SOC 51-9162 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Nevada is $57,210 per year, 16.0% below the national median of $68,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Nevada is $57,210 per year, 16.0% below the national median of $68,120. Pay ranges from under $40,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,110 to $74,990.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 41st by median wage. Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,690. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 377th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | −40.5% |
| 25th | $44,110 | −35.2% |
| Median (50th) | $57,210 | −16.0% |
| 75th | $74,990 | +10.1% |
| 90th | $115,160 | +69.1% |
| Mean | $64,300 | −5.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $57,210 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$57,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,210US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,210 a year, 16.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,560 to $115,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $57,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $57,210, or $27.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,120, so pay in Nevada is 16.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $115,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $57,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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