How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make in California?
$82,090a year
Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in California. That is $39.47 an hour or $6,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.47
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,900Median: $82,090Highest 10%: $126,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,900 | $26.88 | |
| 25th | $66,440 | $31.94 | |
| Median | $82,090 | $39.47 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 90th | $126,000 | $60.58 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $103,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $93,640 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,950 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,990 |
| Sacramento, CA | $73,920 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,230 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers.
| 1. Connecticut | $86,390 |
| 2. California | $82,090 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $81,670 |
| 4. Washington | $81,420 |
| 5. Missouri | $78,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.47 ($82,090 a year).
Do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $82,090 against $68,120 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for computer numerically controlled tool programmer pay?
California ranks 2 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays computer numerically controlled tool programmers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $103,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.