Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $66,750 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.09
10th percentile $40,280
90th percentile $92,710
Employed locally 520
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,280
    25th
    $58,190
    50th (median)
    $66,750
    75th
    $78,670
    90th
    $92,710

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $71,290
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,550
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $64,520
    Longview, TX $62,040
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,890

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Houston, TX is $32.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Houston, TX is 1.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $40,280 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,190.