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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.
What a computer numerically controlled tool programmer does
Become a computer numerically controlled tool programmer
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good computer numerically controlled tool programmer
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Using math to solve problems.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
- Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Typical hourly rate is $51 per hour with a typical salary of $117,100 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $39 and $60 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $60,300 and $141,500 per year.
- 73% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- 12.3% of individuals in this occupation worked part-time during the past year.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer job outlook
- There are 772 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 87 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 2% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 9% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.