Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 350 | $55,010 | $26.45 | |
| Arizona | 350 | $64,340 | $30.94 | |
| Arkansas | 140 | $58,370 | $28.06 | |
| California | 2,810 | $77,290 | $37.16 | |
| Colorado | 320 | $60,010 | $28.85 | |
| Connecticut | 510 | $74,650 | $35.89 | |
| Florida | 750 | $59,540 | $28.63 | |
| Georgia | 490 | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| Idaho | 140 | $54,440 | $26.17 | |
| Illinois | 1,240 | $57,980 | $27.87 | |
| Indiana | 690 | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| Iowa | 540 | $52,670 | $25.32 | |
| Kansas | 600 | $70,250 | $33.77 | |
| Kentucky | 330 | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| Louisiana | $58,210 | $27.99 | ||
| Maine | 90 | $52,560 | $25.27 | |
| Maryland | $57,430 | $27.61 | ||
| Massachusetts | 360 | $69,970 | $33.64 | |
| Michigan | 2,050 | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| Minnesota | 980 | $63,150 | $30.36 | |
| Mississippi | 50 | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Missouri | 680 | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| Montana | 30 | $65,390 | $31.44 | |
| Nebraska | 130 | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| Nevada | 140 | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| New Hampshire | 310 | $67,800 | $32.60 | |
| New Jersey | 540 | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| New York | 1,000 | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| North Carolina | 430 | $57,920 | $27.85 | |
| North Dakota | 40 | $56,440 | $27.14 | |
| Ohio | 1,900 | $56,820 | $27.32 | |
| Oklahoma | 360 | $51,660 | $24.84 | |
| Oregon | 730 | $66,820 | $32.12 | |
| Pennsylvania | 800 | $56,370 | $27.10 | |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $59,000 | $28.36 | |
| South Carolina | 170 | $61,310 | $29.47 | |
| South Dakota | 130 | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| Tennessee | 450 | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| Texas | 2,010 | $59,830 | $28.77 | |
| Utah | 230 | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| Vermont | 90 | $58,220 | $27.99 | |
| Virginia | 250 | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| Washington | 780 | $85,930 | $41.31 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,120 | $57,950 | $27.86 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as lathes, mills, precision measuring tools, and related attachments and accessories, to perform machining functions, such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and finishing products and component parts. Includes instruction in CNC terminology, setup, programming, operations, and troubleshooting; blueprint reading; machining; lathe and mill operations; technical mathematics; computer literacy; CAD/CAM systems; shop and safety practices; equipment capabilities; and regulations and laws.
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$62,360 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as computer numerically controlled tool programmers.
- Less than high school 9%
- High school graduate 38%
- College dropout 30%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 8%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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