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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers is $39.14 an hour ($81,420 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.

$39.14Median hourly pay
$73,570–$96,380Middle half of workers, yearly
660People in this job in Washington

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($68,120). Washington ranks 4th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.82$62,020
25% of workers$35.37$73,570
Half of workers (median)$39.14$81,420
75% of workers$46.34$96,380
90% of workers$49.00$101,920

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$86,860400
Spokane-Spokane Valley$75,91060

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,410
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$81,220
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$64,420
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,700

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.