Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers is $32.75 an hour ($68,120 a year). About 28,500 people work in this job there.

$32.75Median hourly pay

$58,270–$81,890Middle half of workers, yearly

28,500People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.85	$47,530
25% of workers	$28.01	$58,270
Half of workers (median)	$32.75	$68,120
75% of workers	$39.37	$81,890
90% of workers	$48.23	$100,320

Best-paying states for computer numerically controlled tool programmers

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Connecticut	$86,390	500
California	$82,090	2,990
Massachusetts	$81,670	680
Washington	$81,420	660
Missouri	$78,130	430
Vermont	$77,980	140
Kansas	$76,080	680
North Dakota	$75,990	40
Oregon	$75,150	500
Arizona	$74,450	470

Pay by state

California · $82,090
Connecticut · $86,390
Florida · $63,970
Illinois · $68,830
Indiana · $63,200
Iowa · $57,780
Kansas · $76,080
Massachusetts · $81,670
Michigan · $64,640
Minnesota · $74,190
New Jersey · $70,460
New York · $68,730
North Carolina · $63,990
Ohio · $60,080
Oregon · $75,150
Pennsylvania · $66,330
Texas · $69,550
Washington · $81,420
Wisconsin · $67,460

Education, experience and outlook for computer numerically controlled tool programmers

Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +5.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$58,750
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$50,690
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,190
Mechanical Drafters	$71,550
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,510
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$67,820
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$73,900
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$63,340

Other job titles for this job

Numerical Control ProgrammerCNC ProgrammerCad ProgrammerCam ProgrammerCNC Lathe ProgrammerCNC Lathe Programmer OperatorCNC Machine ProgrammerCNC Mill ProgrammerCNC Milling and Turning Setup ProgrammerCNC Milling Setup ProgrammerCNC Process Control ProgrammerCNC Tool Programmer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.