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

$70,420a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $33.86 an hour or $5,868 a month.

Hourly
$33.86
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
44 of 135
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,740Median: $70,420Highest 10%: $99,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,740$29.20
25th$69,320$33.33
Median$70,420$33.86
75th$86,730$41.70
90th$99,290$47.74

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers.

Memphis, TN$63,720
Chattanooga, TN$62,800
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $33.86 ($70,420 a year).

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

Yes: $70,420 against $68,120 nationally, 3% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $69,700, so Nashville pays 1% more.

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

44 of 135 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,290 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.