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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

General Information

Description

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

Industry areas

  • Manufacturing

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
-6%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of metal and plastic machine workers is projected to decline 6 percent from 2022 to 2032. Despite declining employment, about 90,800 openings for metal and plastic machine workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$60,800

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$39,650
$79,250
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Post-secondary certificate 40%
  • High school 23%
  • Associate's degree 19%
  • Bachelor's degree 9%
  • Some college 6%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mechanical
  • Design
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Mathematics

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