Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,610 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $52,020
90th percentile $92,050
Employed locally 30
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,020
    25th
    $59,630
    50th (median)
    $72,610
    75th
    $82,720
    90th
    $92,050

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880
    Food Batchmakers $38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420
    Machinists $46,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Northwest Illinois is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Northwest Illinois is 10.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $52,020 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.