Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers is $33.09 an hour ($68,830 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.

$33.09Median hourly pay

$61,110–$80,110Middle half of workers, yearly

1,070People in this job in Illinois

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($68,120). Illinois ranks 21st of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Illinois

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$25.62	$53,290
25% of workers	$29.38	$61,110
Half of workers (median)	$33.09	$68,830
75% of workers	$38.52	$80,110
90% of workers	$44.29	$92,130

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$69,400	800
Peoria	$68,640	40
Rockford	$64,370	60

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$58,520
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$48,420
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$85,510
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,020
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$47,920
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$43,150
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,560
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,000

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.