How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make in North Carolina?

The median wage for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in North Carolina is $63,990 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 760 jobs in the state.

Where in North Carolina do computer numerically controlled tool programmers earn the most?

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $84,260 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in North Carolina

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in North Carolina earn a median $63,990 a year, 6% below the U.S. median.

Median in NC: $63,990 a year
U.S. median: $68,120 a year
Employment: 760
Location quotient: 0.84; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in North Carolina

10%: $47,120Median: $63,99090%: $88,200

Median (50%): $63,990 · $30.77 an hour
Mean (average): $66,360 · $31.90 an hour (estimate error ±1.7%)
10th percentile: $47,120 · $22.65 an hour
25th percentile: $53,040 · $25.50 an hour
75th percentile: $78,090 · $37.54 an hour
90th percentile: $88,200 · $42.41 an hour
Employment: 760 (estimate error ±6.4%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.15
Location quotient: 0.84 (1.00 = national share)

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay by metro area in North Carolina

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$84,260	100
Winston-Salem, NC	$69,110	80
Greensboro-High Point, NC	$69,070	90
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$66,150	190
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$65,660	50
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC	$61,140	70
Asheville, NC	$61,110	40
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$60,130	40
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$57,740	40
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$53,760	40
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$51,540	30

Frequently asked questions

How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make in North Carolina?: The median wage for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in North Carolina is $63,990 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 760 jobs in the state.
Where in North Carolina do computer numerically controlled tool programmers earn the most?: Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $84,260 a year.

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