Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay in California
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in California earn an average of $87,180 a year. That is $14,970 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $72,210. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $100,860.
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Average pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,210 | $34.72 |
| California | $87,180 | $41.92 |
| Oregon | $78,140 | $37.57 |
| Arizona | $72,680 | $34.94 |
| Nevada | $64,300 | $30.91 |
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- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,540
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,050
- Production Workers, All Other$48,570
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,400
- Helpers--Production Workers$46,150
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,030
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make in California?
The average is $87,180 a year, and the median is $82,090. That is $14,970 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $72,210.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$41.92 an hour on average; the median is $39.47.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($100,860), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($94,390). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA ($73,520).
How does California rank?
California ranks #2 of 43 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.