Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $64,170 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $41,540
90th percentile $81,350
Employed locally 50
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,540
    25th
    $57,200
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $74,770
    90th
    $81,350

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 83% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 17% 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
    California $78,750
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,260
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $69,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $67,760
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $66,360

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 2.3% below 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $41,540 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,200.