Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $66,050 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.76
10th percentile $48,690
90th percentile $77,100
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,690
    25th
    $62,120
    50th (median)
    $66,050
    75th
    $76,440
    90th
    $77,100

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 79% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 21% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,930
    California $78,750
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,260
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,100
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $74,680

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,720
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$42,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,570
    Machinists$60,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Huntsville, AL is $31.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Huntsville, AL is 0.6% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $48,690 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,120.