Average Salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
SOC 51-4012 · Production Occupations · 2018 data
The median annual wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic in the United States is $53,190 ($25.57/hr), based on 2018 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $33,870 at the 10th percentile to $83,330 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 23,770 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 12% since 2014.
Median Annual
$53,190
Mean Annual
$56,300
10th Pct
$33,870
75th Pct
$66,280
Employment
23,770
Salary Distribution
$34k
10th
$42k
25th
$53k
Median
$66k
75th
$83k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $89,160 |
| Wichita, KS | $80,800 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $78,100 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $72,240 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $71,970 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $70,450 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $69,640 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | $67,510 |
| Tucson, AZ | $66,140 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $65,650 |
| Mankato, MN | $65,580 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,640 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,420 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $62,910 |
| Ogden, UT | $62,730 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| California | $65,290 |
| Connecticut | $63,080 |
| Massachusetts | $62,680 |
| Maryland | $60,730 |
| Minnesota | $60,250 |
| Arizona | $58,890 |
| New Hampshire | $58,340 |
| Nevada | $58,250 |
| Oregon | $57,380 |
| Vermont | $55,710 |
| Texas | $54,510 |
| New York | $54,270 |
| Tennessee | $53,910 |
| Rhode Island | $53,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,680 |
| New Jersey | $53,420 |
| Illinois | $53,360 |
| Missouri | $53,020 |
| Arkansas | $52,720 |
| Michigan | $51,520 |
| Kansas | $50,480 |
| Virginia | $49,830 |
| Wisconsin | $49,810 |
| Florida | $49,740 |
| Ohio | $49,020 |
| South Carolina | $49,010 |
| Oklahoma | $48,920 |
| Indiana | $48,530 |
| Nebraska | $47,730 |
| Colorado | $47,110 |
| South Dakota | $47,000 |
| Georgia | $46,970 |
| Louisiana | $46,780 |
| Maine | $46,490 |
| North Carolina | $46,150 |
| Iowa | $45,160 |
| Kentucky | $44,960 |
| Alabama | $42,270 |
| Mississippi | $41,070 |
| Idaho | $40,800 |
| Utah | $39,650 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic broken down by industry sector, 2018 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $78,220 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $69,140 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $69,140 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $68,660 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $68,330 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $68,330 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | $66,220 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $61,110 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $61,110 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $61,110 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $59,490 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $59,040 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | $58,230 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $57,820 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | $56,960 |
| Machine Shops | $55,580 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $55,510 |
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | $55,430 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $55,150 |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $54,780 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $54,770 |
| Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | $54,670 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $54,530 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | $54,200 |
| Manufacturing | $53,560 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $53,330 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $53,330 |
| Cross-industry, private ownership only | $53,190 |
| Construction | $53,180 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $52,730 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $52,540 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $52,470 |
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $52,420 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $52,230 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $51,990 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $51,930 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $51,920 |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | $51,780 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $51,190 |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $51,010 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $50,670 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $50,640 |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | $50,610 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | $50,580 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | $50,530 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $50,420 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $50,400 |
| Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | $50,340 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $49,730 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $49,320 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $49,320 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $48,960 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $48,950 |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | $48,610 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $48,460 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,350 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,350 |
| Foundries | $48,340 |
| Wholesale Trade | $48,120 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $47,660 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $47,620 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $47,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $47,210 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $47,060 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $46,860 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $46,850 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $46,850 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $46,590 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $46,590 |
| Engineering Services | $45,780 |
| Ship and Boat Building | $45,660 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | $44,990 |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | $44,710 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $44,520 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $44,510 |
| Employment Services | $44,210 |
| Temporary Help Services | $43,900 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $43,480 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $43,180 |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | $42,950 |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | $42,950 |
| Food Manufacturing | $39,920 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $37,760 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $35,330 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $53,190 |
| 2017 | $52,550 |
| 2016 | $50,580 |
| 2015 | $48,990 |
| 2014 | $47,500 |