Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $64,500 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $55,830
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 570
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,830
    25th
    $61,760
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $80,110

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 84% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 16% 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
    Wichita, KS $92,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,780
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $70,650
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $70,210
    Fond du Lac, WI $68,730
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $67,710

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Milwaukee, WI is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $55,830 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,760.