Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers

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2024 Workforce

88.4k

Average Age

Average Salary

$58,420

Average Male Salary

$59,528

Average Female Salary

$47,372

About

Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are most often employed by the Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing industry. The average yearly wage for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers was $58,420 in 2024.

The locations that employ the most Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are Kosciusko & Marshall Counties PUMA, IN, Muskegon County PUMA, MI, and Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are Kosciusko & Marshall Counties PUMA, IN, Muskegon County PUMA, MI, and Montgomery City (East) & Pike Road Town (Northwest) PUMA, AL.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workforce. Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workforce in 2024 was 88,355 people, of which 9.12% were women and 90.9% were men.

Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are paid most in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South PUMA, WI but are relatively concentrated in Kosciusko & Marshall Counties PUMA, IN.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

80,301

Male Workforce

± 6.96k

8,054

Female Workforce

± 2.2k

The Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workforce in 2024 was 88,355 people (9.12% women and 90.9% men). This implies an average annual growth of −44% between 2018 (157,767) and 2024 (88,355).

Employment by Location

Level

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This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers.

During 2024, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Maryland ($76,573), Washington ($76,171), and Arizona ($70,338).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$58,420

AVERAGE WAGE

#303 in the ranking (2018)

$69,878

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2024, Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers earned an average of $58,420, $11,458 less than the average national salary of $69,878

The graph shows the ranking of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2018.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.259

WAGE GINI

In 2024, Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.259, which is lower than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers and on wages for those in the field. Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing is the industry that employs the most Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers, by average wage, is Computer Systems Design ($113,730).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

88.4k

2024 Workforce

± 7,296

−7.59%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 12.4%

This graphic shows the share of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers employed by various industries. Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing employs the largest share of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers at 43.7%, followed by Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing with 21.2% and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified with 20%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers in the US. The workforce of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers in 2024 was 88,355 people, with 9.12% woman, and 90.9% men. The average age of male Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers in the workforce is 42 and of female Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers is 42, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers in 2024 was 88,355 people, with 9.12% woman, and 90.9% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 25 to 29 years (11,579 people), 30 to 34 years (10,864 people), and 40 to 44 years (9,707 people). Among them they concentrated 36.5% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2024, 15.2% of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workers were Hispanic and 84.8% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (66%), Puerto Rican (10.6)%, and Guatemalan (4.64)%

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Races

In 2024, 72.1% of the Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workforce were White, of which 7.97% were women and 92% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Two or More Races (8.72%) and Black (6.43%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers is Engineering but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2024 were Engineering Technologies.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers in 2024 (counting all academic degrees) were Engineering (2,400 people), Business (1,117 people), and Engineering Technologies (725 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workers were High School or Equivalent (37,222 people), Some college (23,920 people), and Associates Degree (11,653 people).

The graphic shows the Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workforce by gender and educational level.