Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,000 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $89,610
Employed locally 50
National median $65,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $50,540
    50th (median)
    $57,000
    75th
    $73,540
    90th
    $89,610

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,800
    Machinists $54,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Western North Carolina is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.00 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in Western North Carolina is 13.2% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,540.