SOC 51-9162 · May 2025 · United States
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers across the United States is $68,120 per year, measured over 28,500 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $86,390.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Pay for this occupation varies by 72.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $86,390 and Mississippi pays $50,190.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $86,390 | 500 | |
| 2 | California | $82,090 | 2,990 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $81,670 | 680 | |
| 4 | Washington | $81,420 | 660 | |
| 5 | Missouri | $78,130 | 430 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $77,980 | 140 | |
| 7 | Kansas | $76,080 | 680 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $75,990 | 40 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $75,150 | 500 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $74,450 | 470 |
States with the most Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,990 | $82,090 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 2,370 | $60,080 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 2,300 | $64,640 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,930 | $69,550 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 1,610 | $67,460 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 1,490 | $63,200 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | 1,250 | $74,190 | |
| 8 | New York | 1,140 | $68,730 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 1,080 | $66,330 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 1,070 | $68,830 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $102,980 | 420 |
| 2 | Wichita | $99,790 | 390 |
| 3 | St. Louis | $94,230 | 290 |
| 4 | Naples | $93,770 | 40 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $93,640 | 260 |
| 6 | Boulder | $91,420 | 40 |
| 7 | Hartford | $89,190 | 290 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | $87,880 | 70 |
| 9 | Seattle | $86,860 | 400 |
| 10 | Boston | $85,560 | 540 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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