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.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-9162.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$68,120
Employment, U.S.28,500
Median hourly wage$32.75
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,530 | $58,270 | $68,120 | $81,890 | $100,320 |
By state (43)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 420 | $64,590 | 1.08 |
| Arizona | 470 | $74,450 | 0.80 |
| Arkansas | 210 | $56,390 | 0.88 |
| California | 2,990 | $82,090 | 0.89 |
| Colorado | 410 | $69,570 | 0.78 |
| Connecticut | 500 | $86,390 | 1.60 |
| Florida | 770 | $63,970 | 0.42 |
| Georgia | 420 | $61,360 | 0.47 |
| Idaho | 120 | $63,560 | 0.79 |
| Illinois | 1,070 | $68,830 | 0.96 |
| Indiana | 1,490 | $63,200 | 2.54 |
| Iowa | 640 | $57,780 | 2.24 |
| Kansas | 680 | $76,080 | 2.58 |
| Kentucky | 230 | $64,980 | 0.64 |
| Maine | 50 | $72,920 | 0.42 |
| Maryland | 200 | $65,670 | 0.39 |
| Massachusetts | 680 | $81,670 | 1.02 |
| Michigan | 2,300 | $64,640 | 2.85 |
| Minnesota | 1,250 | $74,190 | 2.31 |
| Mississippi | 140 | $50,190 | 0.68 |
| Missouri | 430 | $78,130 | 0.80 |
| Montana | 60 | $70,860 | 0.61 |
| Nebraska | 70 | $63,190 | 0.37 |
| Nevada | 130 | $57,210 | 0.46 |
| New Hampshire | 290 | $71,680 | 2.29 |
| New Jersey | 520 | $70,460 | 0.66 |
| New York | 1,140 | $68,730 | 0.64 |
| North Carolina | 760 | $63,990 | 0.84 |
| North Dakota | 40 | $75,990 | 0.53 |
| Ohio | 2,370 | $60,080 | 2.33 |
| Oklahoma | 330 | $65,590 | 1.05 |
| Oregon | 500 | $75,150 | 1.38 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,080 | $66,330 | 0.97 |
| Rhode Island | 70 | $62,640 | 0.75 |
| South Carolina | 340 | $69,470 | 0.80 |
| South Dakota | 80 | $66,650 | 0.99 |
| Tennessee | 330 | $69,700 | 0.54 |
| Texas | 1,930 | $69,550 | 0.75 |
| Utah | 150 | $65,610 | 0.48 |
| Vermont | 140 | $77,980 | 2.55 |
| Virginia | 330 | $74,390 | 0.43 |
| Washington | 660 | $81,420 | 1.01 |
| Wisconsin | 1,610 | $67,460 | 2.99 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Plant Technicians | Equipment Maintenance | 0.87 | 0.922 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, excluding software Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Mastercam | 5 of 20 | 28.8x |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | 6 of 20 | 13.2x |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | 8 of 20 | 6.0x |
| AVEVA InTouch HMI | 4 of 20 | 20.5x |
| Data acquisition software | 4 of 20 | 18.5x |
| Human machine interface HMI software | 4 of 20 | 18.5x |
| Bentley MicroStation | 6 of 20 | 5.8x |
| Delcam PowerMILL | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | 8 of 20 | 3.3x |
| Computerized numerical control CNC software | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming | Transferable skill | 3.75 | not rated |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 4.00 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.62 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.38 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.88 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.25 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.25 | 4.89 |
| Engineering and Technology | 4.06 | 4.51 |
| Mathematics | 3.97 | 4.62 |
| Design | 3.91 | 4.39 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.80 | 4.44 |
| English Language | 3.62 | 3.78 |
| Education and Training | 3.37 | 4.18 |
| Mechanical | 3.32 | 3.60 |
| Administrative | 2.83 | 3.37 |
| Administration and Management | 2.63 | 2.41 |
| Physics | 2.62 | 3.03 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.49 | 2.43 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.31 | 2.23 |
| Building and Construction | 2.22 | 1.75 |
| Telecommunications | 2.10 | 1.59 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.06 | 1.57 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.01 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.95 | 1.64 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.89 | 0.89 |
| Chemistry | 1.87 | 1.69 |
| Transportation | 1.80 | 1.09 |
| Psychology | 1.57 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.53 | 0.82 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.47 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.36 | not rated |
| Law and Government | 1.34 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.26 | 0.48 |
| Food Production | 1.25 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.24 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.17 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.12 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.12 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.88 | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Visualization | 3.12 | 3.88 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.88 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.75 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Written Expression | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Control Precision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Number Facility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Reaction Time | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Originality | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Time Sharing | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Depth Perception | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Memorization | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Rate Control | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Response Orientation | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Static Strength | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Stamina | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 1.88 | 1.00 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.25 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.25 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.12 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Autodesk AutoCAD in demand
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks in demand
- Microsoft Office software in demand
- Autodesk Fusion 360 in demand
- G-code in demand
- Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software in demand
- Extensible markup language XML hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- SAP software hot
- 1CadCam Unigraphics
- 3D Systems GibbsCAM
- Aptean Made2Manage
- Autodesk PartMaker
- Autodesk PowerMill
- Autodesk PowerShape
- BobCAD-CAM
- CGTech Vericut CNC
- Celeritive Technologies VoluMill
- Cimatron CimatronE
- DP Technology ESPRIT
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Delcam FeatureCAM
- Delcam PartMaker
- Dolphin CAD/CAM
- FANUC CNC
- FaceTime
- FastCAM
All 78
- GO2cam
- GeoPath CAD/CAM System
- Geometric Technologies CAMWorks
- Gerber Technology CutWorks
- GibbsCAM
- Hypertherm ProNest
- ICAM CAM-POST
- Intelitek spectraCAM Milling
- Intelitek spectraCAM Turning
- Kubotek KeyCreator Machinist
- LAB SUM3D
- M-code
- MachineWorks Ltd. MachineWorks
- Manusoft Technologies IMOLD
- MecSoft Corporation RhinoCAM
- MecSoft Corporation VisualMILL
- MecSoft Corporation VisualTURN
- Metalcam Fikus Visualcam
- Metalix CAD/CAM System cncKad
- Metamation MetaCAM
- Missler Software TopSolid
- Open Mind Software hyperMILL
- PTC Creo Parametric
- Post-processor software
- RADAN Radbend
- SharpCam Ltd. SharpCam
- Siemens NX
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Simulation software
- SmartCAMcnc SmartCAM
- SolidCAM CAM software
- SolidCAM iMachining
- Sprut Technology SprutCAM
- Tebis computer aided design software
- Technos Astra R-Nesting
- Technos Astra S-Nesting
- Top Systems T-FLEX CAM
- Uncamco Ucam
- Vero Software ALPHACAM Milling
- Vero Software ALPHACAM Turning
- Vero Software Edgecam
- Vero Software PEPS
- Vero Software RADAN
- Vero Software SMIRTsoftware
- Vero Software SURFCAM
- Vero Software VISI
- Vero Software WorkNC
- Vero Software machining STRATEGIST
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 250 | 22.32 | $68,020 |
| Wichita, KS | 390 | 6.93 | $99,790 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 190 | 4.64 | $65,490 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 480 | 4.39 | $63,560 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 650 | 4.29 | $66,860 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,030 | 2.96 | $65,870 |
| Huntsville, AL | 140 | 2.87 | $78,910 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | 180 | 2.68 | $71,600 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 290 | 2.60 | $89,190 |
| Cleveland, OH | 490 | 2.57 | $63,840 |