Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $61,370 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $82,420
Employed locally 90
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $56,600
    50th (median)
    $61,370
    75th
    $68,940
    90th
    $82,420

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 92% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 8% 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
    St. Louis, MO-IL $80,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,460
    Evansville, IN $76,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,860
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $72,610
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $72,160

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Rockford, IL is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Rockford, IL is 6.5% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $45,930 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,600.