Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $61,940 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $89,360
Employed locally 50
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $52,610
    50th (median)
    $61,940
    75th
    $73,280
    90th
    $89,360

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 77% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 23% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,470
    Washington $81,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,780
    Evansville, IN $76,240
    Minnesota $75,940
    Binghamton, NY $75,610

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,640
    Machinists $55,320
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $64,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,340
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,920
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Columbus, IN is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Columbus, IN is 5.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,610.