Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $65,580 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.53
10th percentile $46,340
90th percentile $80,640
Employed locally 80
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,340
    25th
    $56,440
    50th (median)
    $65,580
    75th
    $69,690
    90th
    $80,640

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 78% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 22% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Des Moines, IA is $31.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $46,340 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,440.