Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers is $31.89 an hour ($66,330 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.

$31.89Median hourly pay

$58,600–$75,200Middle half of workers, yearly

1,080People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($68,120). Pennsylvania ranks 25th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Pennsylvania

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$24.03	$49,980
25% of workers	$28.18	$58,600
Half of workers (median)	$31.89	$66,330
75% of workers	$36.16	$75,200
90% of workers	$42.77	$88,970

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
York-Hanover	$73,190	40
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$72,870	80
Reading	$70,060	40
Pittsburgh	$67,930	250
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre	$67,710	30
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$67,400	350
Lancaster	$63,960	80
Erie	$58,320	40

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$57,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$54,590
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,070
Mechanical Drafters	$63,480
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$70,820
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$74,710
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$48,320
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$44,480

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.