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

$79,990a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,666 a month.

Hourly
$38.46
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
16 of 135
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,480Median: $79,990Highest 10%: $121,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,480$25.71
25th$63,440$30.50
Median$79,990$38.46
75th$96,260$46.28
90th$121,900$58.58

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers.

San Jose, CA$103,000
San Francisco, CA$93,640
Los Angeles, CA$82,950
Sacramento, CA$73,920
Riverside, CA$70,230
Oxnard, CA$65,500
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $38.46 ($79,990 a year).

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

Yes: $79,990 against $68,120 nationally, 17% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $82,090, so San Diego pays 3% less.

Where does San Diego rank for computer numerically controlled tool programmer pay?

16 of 135 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,900 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.