Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary
The median computer numerically controlled tool programmers salary in the United States is $68,120 per year ($32.75/hour). Salaries range from $47,530 at the entry level to $100,320+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 28,500 computer numerically controlled tool programmers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 12.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$68,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.75
per hour
Employment
28,500
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,530
25th percentile
$58,270
Median
$68,120
75th percentile
$81,890
90th percentile
$100,320
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+12.8%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
3,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary by State
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$50K$86K■ No data
Top Paying States
Connecticut
$86K
+27%
California
$82K
+21%
Massachusetts
$82K
+20%
Washington
$81K
+20%
Missouri
$78K
+15%
Vermont
$78K
+14%
Kansas
$76K
+12%
North Dakota
$76K
+12%
Oregon
$75K
+10%
Arizona
$74K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $86,390 | +26.8% |
| California | $82,090 | +20.5% |
| Massachusetts | $81,670 | +19.9% |
| Washington | $81,420 | +19.5% |
| Missouri | $78,130 | +14.7% |
| Vermont | $77,980 | +14.5% |
| Kansas | $76,080 | +11.7% |
| North Dakota | $75,990 | +11.6% |
| Oregon | $75,150 | +10.3% |
| Arizona | $74,450 | +9.3% |
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $102,980 | +51.2% |
| Wichita, KS | $99,790 | +46.5% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $94,230 | +38.3% |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $93,770 | +37.7% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,640 | +37.5% |
| Boulder, CO | $91,420 | +34.2% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $89,190 | +30.9% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $87,880 | +29.0% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $86,860 | +27.5% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,560 | +25.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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