Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers

Detailed Occupation

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2023 Workforce

95.6k

Average Age

42.1

Average Salary

$56,850

Average Male Salary

$57,959

Average Female Salary

$45,435

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 $56,850 in 2023.

The locations that employ the most Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers are Kosciusko & Marshall Counties PUMA, IN, Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, and Muskegon County PUMA, MI. 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 Crawford & Warren Counties PUMA, PA.

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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 2023 was 95,611 people, of which 8.86% were women and 91.1% 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

87,144

Male Workforce

± 7.25k

8,467

Female Workforce

± 2.26k

The Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workforce in 2023 was 95,611 people (8.86% women and 91.1% men). This implies an average annual growth of −39.4% between 2018 (157,767) and 2023 (95,611).

Employment by Location

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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 2023, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Wyoming ($106,751), Maryland ($72,513), and Washington ($72,144).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$56,850

AVERAGE WAGE

#281 in the ranking (2023)

$67,727

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2023, Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers earned an average of $56,850, $10,877 less than the average national salary of $67,727

The graph shows the ranking of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2023.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.252

WAGE GINI

In 2023, Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.252, which is lower than the national average of 0.476. 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 Petroleum refining ($107,858).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

95.6k

2023 Workforce

± 7,589

−6.41%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 11.8%

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 44.6%, followed by Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified with 20% and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing with 19.8%.

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 2023 was 95,611 people, with 8.86% woman, and 91.1% 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 42.6, 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 2023 was 95,611 people, with 8.86% woman, and 91.1% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 25 to 29 years (12,411 people), 30 to 34 years (11,877 people), and 45 to 49 years (10,411 people). Among them they concentrated 36.4% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2023, 14.9% of Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workers were Hispanic and 85.1% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (70.1%), Puerto Rican (8.92)%, and Guatemalan (4.03)%

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Races

In 2023, 74.1% of the Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers workforce were White, of which 7.82% were women and 92.2% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Two or More Races (7.22%) and Black (6.64%).

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 2023 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 2023 (counting all academic degrees) were Engineering (2,910 people), Business (1,161 people), and Engineering Technologies (552 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 (39,702 people), Some college (26,190 people), and Associates Degree (12,624 people).

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