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 $46,184 in 2016. The top 3 most similar occupations to Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers by wage are Electronic home entertainment equipment installers & repairers, Firstline supervisors of housekeeping & janitorial workers, and Glaziers.
Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are part of the Production Occupations, along with Firstline supervisors of production & operating workers, Electrical, electronics, & electromechanical assemblers, Engine & other machine assemblers, Structural metal fabricators & fitters, Other assemblers and fabricators, and 55 more.
The top 3 locations that employ the most Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are Kosciusko & Marshall Counties PUMA, IN, Rockford City PUMA, IL, and Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI. The top 3 locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are Kosciusko & Marshall Counties PUMA, IN, Crawford & Warren Counties PUMA, PA, and St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI.