Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $71,290 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.27
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $86,780
Employed locally 150
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $58,940
    50th (median)
    $71,290
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $86,780

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 73% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 27% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,550
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,750
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $64,520
    Longview, TX $62,040
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,890

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Austin, TX is $34.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Austin, TX is 8.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,940.