Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest Workforce Development Area
Estimated employment		40
Mean wage		$39.29
Entry wage		$21.39
10th percentile wage		$17.79
50th percentile wage		$34.72
90th percentile wage		$64.36

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	40	100%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	40	$34.72

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$34.72		$22.16		$12.56
2019	$33.32	+4.2%	$21.27	+4.2%	$12.05
2018	$32.37	+2.9%	$20.66	+2.9%	$11.71
2017	$31.39	+3.1%	$20.04	+3.1%	$11.36
2016	$30.54	+2.8%	$19.49	+2.8%	$11.05
2015	$29.81	+2.4%	$19.03	+2.4%	$10.79
2014	$29.14	+2.3%	$18.60	+2.3%	$10.54
2013	$28.59	+1.9%	$18.25	+1.9%	$10.34
2012	$28.11	+1.7%	$17.94	+1.7%	$10.17
2011	$27.66	+1.6%	$17.65	+1.6%	$10.01
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$34.72		$26.48		$8.24
2019	$33.32	+4.2%	$25.40	+4.2%	$7.91
2018	$32.37	+2.9%	$24.63	+3.1%	$7.74
2017	$31.39	+3.1%	$23.97	+2.8%	$7.42
2016	$30.54	+2.8%	$23.42	+2.3%	$7.11
2015	$29.81	+2.4%	$22.93	+2.1%	$6.88
2014	$29.14	+2.3%	$22.44	+2.2%	$6.69
2013	$28.59	+1.9%	$21.99	+2.1%	$6.60
2012	$28.11	+1.7%	$21.61	+1.7%	$6.50
2011	$27.66	+1.6%	$21.27	+1.6%	$6.39

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$36.83	460
Southwest	$34.72	40
South Central	$32.42	130
Northwest	$29.97	60

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$36.83	460
South Central	$32.42	130
Northwest	$29.97	60
Southwest	$34.72	40


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