Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $66,870 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.15
10th percentile $50,910
90th percentile $92,360
Employed locally 750
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,910
    25th
    $60,210
    50th (median)
    $66,870
    75th
    $81,030
    90th
    $92,360

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 75% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 25% 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
    St. Louis, MO-IL $80,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,460
    Evansville, IN $76,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,860
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $72,610
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $72,160

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    Machinists $57,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Chicago, IL-IN is $32.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 1.8% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $50,910 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,210.