How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $49.51 an hour or $8,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.51
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 135
- Jobs in the area
- 420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,320 | $32.37 | |
| 25th | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 75th | $112,700 | $54.20 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $63.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $49.51 ($103,000 a year).
Do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $68,120 nationally, 51% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $82,090, so San Jose pays 25% more.
Where does San Jose rank for computer numerically controlled tool programmer pay?
1 of 135 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool programmer make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,100 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.