Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $92,600 +41% vs national
Median hourly $44.52
10th percentile $65,570
90th percentile $126,360
Employed locally 180
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,570
    25th
    $76,550
    50th (median)
    $92,600
    75th
    $116,800
    90th
    $126,360

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 69% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 31% 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
    Wichita, KS $92,140
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $90,890
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $89,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,470
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $85,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,930
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,000
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $79,770
    California $78,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,460

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in San Francisco, CA is $44.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in San Francisco, CA is 41% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $65,570 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,550.