Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $62,950 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.26
10th percentile $50,810
90th percentile $80,650
Employed locally 80
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,810
    25th
    $52,830
    50th (median)
    $62,950
    75th
    $73,750
    90th
    $80,650

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary vs area income 93% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary is 7% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,040
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $63,980

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Tucson, AZ is $30.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $50,810 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,830.