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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Knoxville, TN

The median computer numerically controlled tool operators in Knoxville, TN earns $49,040 a year, 3% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,465 a month.

10th percentile
$38,850
25th percentile
$48,060
Median percentile
$49,040
75th percentile
$60,760
90th percentile
$63,220

Based on 260 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

$41,584 take-home a year
Gross pay$49,040
Federal income tax−$3,705
Social Security + Medicare−$3,752
Tennessee income tax (approx.)−$0
Monthly take-home$3,465
Every two weeks$1,599

Does it go far here?

$52,977Median pay in Knoxville, TN is worth this at average US prices (local price level 92.6 vs 100).
33%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,145 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Knoxville, TN

JobMedian pay
Family Medicine Physicians$460,080
Physicians, All Other$276,370
Chief Executives$198,890
Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,950
Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,650
Financial Managers$133,570
Pharmacists$132,460
Human Resources Managers$132,200

All computer numerically controlled tool operators salaries · Take-home pay in Tennessee