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How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make in Chicago?

$69,400a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $33.37 an hour or $5,783 a month.

Hourly
$33.37
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
52 of 135
Jobs in the area
800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,980Median: $69,400Highest 10%: $96,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,980$25.95
25th$61,150$29.40
Median$69,400$33.37
75th$82,080$39.46
90th$96,130$46.22

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers.

St. Louis, MO$94,230
Rockford, IL$64,370
Davenport, IA$46,020
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer salary in Illinois Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $33.37 ($69,400 a year).

Do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $69,400 against $68,120 nationally, 2% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $68,830, so Chicago pays 1% more.

Where does Chicago rank for computer numerically controlled tool programmer pay?

52 of 135 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,130 or more.

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.