SOC 519162

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

National Median

$65,670

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$65,670

Entry Level (10th pct)

$45,760

Experienced (90th pct)

$97,930

Total Employed

28,230

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$45,760 - $55,960
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$55,960 - $80,300
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$80,300 - $97,930

Highest Paying Locations for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$97,930

+49.1% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$92,600

+41.0% vs national

Wichita, KS

$92,140

+40.3% vs national

Naples-Marco Island, FL

$90,890

+38.4% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$89,860

+36.8% vs national

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$97,930	310
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$92,600	180
Wichita, KS	$92,140	390
Naples-Marco Island, FL	$90,890	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$89,860	400
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$86,470	50
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$85,660	40
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$84,990	60
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$82,160	290
Washington	$81,970	640
Connecticut	$81,780	510
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$81,150	70
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$81,000	520
St. Louis, MO-IL	$80,640	310
New Haven, CT	$80,540	30
Boulder, CO	$80,070	40
Massachusetts	$80,060	680
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$79,770	250
Worcester, MA	$79,710	90
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$78,780	1,120
California	$78,750	2,750
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$78,530	1,290
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$78,460	60
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$77,870	40
Yakima, WA	$77,520	40
Minnesota	$75,940	1,490
Kansas	$75,870	700
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$75,860	340
Oregon	$75,800	450
Binghamton, NY	$75,610	30
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$75,330	200
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$75,260	80
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$75,100	60
Colorado	$74,210	410
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$74,120	50
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$73,570	100
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$73,110	140
Springfield, MA	$72,850	80
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$72,160	60
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$72,040	400
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$71,980	40
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$71,290	150
Missouri	$71,140	430
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$71,140	50
St. Cloud, MN	$70,720	40
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$70,650	110
Richmond, VA	$70,630	40
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$70,610	280
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$70,550	380
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$70,210	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers?

The national median annual salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers is $65,670, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmerss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $97,930.

How much can an experienced Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers make?

Top-earning Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmerss (90th percentile) make $97,930 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.