Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in California

In California, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers is $39.47 an hour ($82,090 a year). About 2,990 people work in this job there.

$39.47Median hourly pay

$66,440–$102,980Middle half of workers, yearly

2,990People in this job in California

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($68,120). California ranks 2nd of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$26.88	$55,900
25% of workers	$31.94	$66,440
Half of workers (median)	$39.47	$82,090
75% of workers	$49.51	$102,980
90% of workers	$60.58	$126,010

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara	$102,980	420
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$93,640	260
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$82,950	1,350
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$79,990	270
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$73,920	70
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$70,230	270
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura	$65,500	80

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 California

Job	Median yearly pay
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$56,510
Machinists	$57,190
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$86,090
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$87,390
Mechanical Drafters	$82,510
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$81,550
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$79,010
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$54,300

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.