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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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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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-secondary certificate 40%
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High school 23%
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Associate's degree 19%
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Bachelor's degree 9%
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Some college 6%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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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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