Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Operate computer numerically controlled machine tools that automatically mill, drill, broach, or ream metal and nonmetal workpieces.
SOC 51-4011
AI exposure: 58/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 58 | $47,560 | +3% | 157,800 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Technical Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Mathematics
- Problem Solving
- Coordination
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators role. Its 58/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 58/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $47,560 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic | 58 | $47,560 | +3% | 157,800 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 58 | $47,700 | +5% | 168,700 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 58 | $43,500 | +3% | 362,100 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 58 | $42,550 | +3% | 98,200 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 58 | $42,550 | +3% | 82,200 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 58 | $52,950 | +3% | 176,900 |
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