Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in California

Local pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 51-9162

$82,090

median pay, California

2,990

employed in California

+20.5%

vs U.S. median

+12.8%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What computer numerically controlled tool programmers earn in California

California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of computer numerically controlled tool programmers in California earn between $66,440 and $102,980 a year; the U.S. median is $68,120.

$55,900

P10

$66,440

P25

$82,090

MEDIAN

$102,980

P75

$126,010

P90

Pay by metro in California

$102,980

$93,640

$82,950

$79,990

$73,920

$70,230

$65,500

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