SOC 51-9162 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers — Wichita
Wichita, KS
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Wichita, KS is $99,790 per year, well above 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 Wichita, KS is $99,790 per year, well above the national median of $68,120. The gap of 46.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,990 and $105,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,540 and the ninetieth at $130,110.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Of the 480 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,540 | −12.6% |
| 25th | $64,990 | −4.6% |
| Median (50th) | $99,790 | +46.5% |
| 75th | $105,770 | +55.3% |
| 90th | $130,110 | +91.0% |
| Mean | $93,360 | +37.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wichita run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $99,790 goes as far as $110,755 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 62.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,755US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,790 a year, 46.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,540 to $130,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Wichita, KS?
The median annual wage is $99,790, or $47.97 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 Wichita, KS is 46.5% higher. 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 Wichita, KS earns more than $130,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,540 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Wichita, KS. 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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