Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $69,200 This is the median salary for this occupation. Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment. General Information Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 7 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 7 openings per year are projected for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer. +25.8% Employment Change Employment for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 25.8% between 2025 and 2030. $33.25 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $33.25/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.50, while experienced workers are paid $34.62. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 65 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 82. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industry employing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer is All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer include Computers and Electronics, Mechanical, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer is HS diploma or less. 23% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
