Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $74,120 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.64
10th percentile $61,260
90th percentile $102,100
Employed locally 50
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,260
    25th
    $65,580
    50th (median)
    $74,120
    75th
    $83,110
    90th
    $102,100

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 86% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,600
    Wichita, KS $92,140
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $90,890
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $89,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,470

    Nearby metros — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,480
    Binghamton, NY $75,610
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $68,760
    Rochester, NY $64,610

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Albany, NY is $35.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.73 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Albany, NY is 12.9% above the national median of $65,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Albany?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $61,260 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,580.