Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $79,770 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.35
10th percentile $55,650
90th percentile $114,680
Employed locally 250
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,650
    25th
    $66,200
    50th (median)
    $79,770
    75th
    $96,950
    90th
    $114,680

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 78% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 22% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,000
    California $78,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,460

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in San Diego, CA is $38.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in San Diego, CA is 21.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $55,650 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,200.