Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $52,070 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $76,940
Employed locally 40
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $52,070
    75th
    $61,680
    90th
    $76,940

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 77% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 23% 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
    Evansville, IN $76,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,860
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,260
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,100
    Richmond, VA $70,630

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Roanoke, VA is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Roanoke, VA is 20.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.