Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for computer numerically controlled tool programmerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Connecticut$87,710
- California$87,180
- Washington$84,160
- Kansas$83,820
- Missouri$82,440
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$55,570
- Iowa$59,310
- Arkansas$59,450
- Ohio$61,360
- Nebraska$63,370
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $87,710 | $86,390 | $42 | +21.5% | 500 |
| 2 | California | $87,180 | $82,090 | $42 | +20.7% | 2,990 |
| 3 | Washington | $84,160 | $81,420 | $40 | +16.5% | 660 |
| 4 | Kansas | $83,820 | $76,080 | $40 | +16.1% | 680 |
| 5 | Missouri | $82,440 | $78,130 | $40 | +14.2% | 430 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $80,880 | $81,670 | $39 | +12% | 680 |
| 7 | Vermont | $80,310 | $77,980 | $39 | +11.2% | 140 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $78,290 | $75,990 | $38 | +8.4% | 40 |
| 9 | Oregon | $78,140 | $75,150 | $38 | +8.2% | 500 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $75,160 | $71,680 | $36 | +4.1% | 290 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $74,530 | $69,470 | $36 | +3.2% | 340 |
| 12 | Virginia | $74,280 | $74,390 | $36 | +2.9% | 330 |
| 13 | Maine | $73,570 | $72,920 | $35 | +1.9% | 50 |
| 14 | Texas | $73,430 | $69,550 | $35 | +1.7% | 1,930 |
| 15 | Colorado | $73,420 | $69,570 | $35 | +1.7% | 410 |
| 16 | Arizona | $72,680 | $74,450 | $35 | +0.7% | 470 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $72,280 | $74,190 | $35 | +0.1% | 1,250 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $72,200 | $69,700 | $35 | +0% | 330 |
| 19 | Illinois | $71,690 | $68,830 | $34 | -0.7% | 1,070 |
| 20 | New York | $71,150 | $68,730 | $34 | -1.5% | 1,140 |
| 21 | Utah | $71,100 | $65,610 | $34 | -1.5% | 150 |
| 22 | Montana | $71,000 | $70,860 | $34 | -1.7% | 60 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $70,830 | $70,460 | $34 | -1.9% | 520 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $70,180 | $64,980 | $34 | -2.8% | 230 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $69,910 | $65,590 | $34 | -3.2% | 330 |
| 26 | Michigan | $69,020 | $64,640 | $33 | -4.4% | 2,300 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $68,480 | $66,330 | $33 | -5.2% | 1,080 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $68,330 | $67,460 | $33 | -5.4% | 1,610 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $67,120 | $62,640 | $32 | -7% | 70 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $66,720 | $66,650 | $32 | -7.6% | 80 |
| 31 | Maryland | $66,510 | $65,670 | $32 | -7.9% | 200 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $66,360 | $63,990 | $32 | -8.1% | 760 |
| 33 | Indiana | $66,320 | $63,200 | $32 | -8.2% | 1,490 |
| 34 | Alabama | $66,270 | $64,590 | $32 | -8.2% | 420 |
| 35 | Idaho | $65,720 | $63,560 | $32 | -9% | 120 |
| 36 | Florida | $65,380 | $63,970 | $31 | -9.5% | 770 |
| 37 | Georgia | $65,270 | $61,360 | $31 | -9.6% | 420 |
| 38 | Nevada | $64,300 | $57,210 | $31 | -11% | 130 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $63,370 | $63,190 | $30 | -12.2% | 70 |
| 40 | Ohio | $61,360 | $60,080 | $30 | -15% | 2,370 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $59,450 | $56,390 | $29 | -17.7% | 210 |
| 42 | Iowa | $59,310 | $57,780 | $29 | -17.9% | 640 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $55,570 | $50,190 | $27 | -23% | 140 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 178 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $102,980 | $100,860 | 420 |
| 2 | Wichita, KS | $99,790 | $93,360 | 390 |
| 3 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $94,230 | $92,020 | 290 |
| 4 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $93,770 | $84,690 | 40 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,640 | $94,390 | 260 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $91,420 | $93,270 | 40 |
| 7 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $89,190 | $90,930 | 290 |
| 8 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $87,880 | $84,700 | 70 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $86,860 | $88,390 | 400 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,560 | $84,110 | 540 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing computer numerically controlled tool programmerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $97,710 | $96,600 | 2,060 |
| 2 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $96,770 | $98,540 | 100 |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $96,770 | $98,540 | 100 |
| 4 | Food Manufacturing | $90,380 | $83,260 | 70 |
| 5 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $86,190 | $88,710 | 30 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $81,860 | $90,810 | 80 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $81,860 | $90,810 | 80 |
| 8 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $81,860 | $90,810 | 80 |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing | $81,230 | $78,920 | 80 |
| 10 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $81,220 | $72,140 | — |
| 11 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $78,280 | $83,840 | 400 |
| 12 | Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $78,090 | $78,040 | 250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make in the U.S.?
The median computer numerically controlled tool programmers salary in the United States is $68,120 per year (mean $72,210), and about 80% earn between $47,530 and $100,320.
How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make per hour?
Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays computer numerically controlled tool programmers the most?
Connecticut has the highest average pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers at $87,710 per year (median $86,390).
What is the job outlook for computer numerically controlled tool programmers?
Employment is projected to change +12.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 3,100 openings per year.