Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers is $33.44 an hour ($69,550 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.

$33.44Median hourly pay

$58,230–$81,210Middle half of workers, yearly

1,930People in this job in Texas

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($68,120). Texas ranks 19th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Texas

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.90	$43,480
25% of workers	$28.00	$58,230
Half of workers (median)	$33.44	$69,550
75% of workers	$39.04	$81,210
90% of workers	$55.21	$114,830

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Texas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos	$74,030	150
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	$71,060	410
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands	$69,820	720
San Antonio-New Braunfels	$68,520	70
Beaumont-Port Arthur	$64,520	40
Longview	$62,130	40

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$59,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$48,480
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,050
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$74,100
Mechanical Drafters	$79,380
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,610
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$54,460
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$46,210

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.