Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Ames, IA
The median computer numerically controlled tool operators in Ames, IA earns $47,330 a year, 7% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,201 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $39,650
- 25th percentile
- $46,120
- Median percentile
- $47,330
- 75th percentile
- $53,620
- 90th percentile
- $57,290
Based on 50 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$38,411 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $47,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,500 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,621 |
| Iowa income tax (approx.) | −$1,799 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,201 |
| Every two weeks | $1,477 |
Does it go far here?
$53,282Median pay in Ames, IA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.8 vs 100).
31%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,000 a month, Census ACS).
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