Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in Kansas

Is Kansas a good place for you to work as a Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmer?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in Kansas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in Kansas is growing faster than average.

• Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in Kansas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmer Career?

• Precision Production
• Precision Metal Working
• Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

How Many Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers Work in Kansas?

There were approximately 650 workers employed as Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in this state in 2018.

There were 610 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 400 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers working in it, which means Kansas has more Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers than average.

Job Projections for Kansas

Jobs for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in this state are growing at a rate of 16.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 16.3%.

Kansas Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 630 jobs for Kansas Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 3,100 annual jobs and 29,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers Make in Kansas?

In 2018 wages for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers ranged from $33,410 to $96,900 with $50,480 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.06 to $46.59. The median hourly rate was $24.27.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $27.12 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $2.85.

The median salary in Kansas is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Kansas Metros for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Wichita, KS	290	$80,800
Kansas City, MO-KS	210	$47,630

Top States for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers Employment

View the list below to see where most Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	2,580	$65,290
Michigan	2,200	$51,520
Ohio	1,710	$49,020
Texas	1,590	$54,510
Wisconsin	1,260	$49,810
Illinois	1,130	$53,360
New York	1,010	$54,270
Pennsylvania	880	$53,680
Indiana	750	$48,530
Minnesota	690	$60,250
Kansas	650	$50,480
Connecticut	640	$63,080
Missouri	610	$53,020
North Carolina	570	$46,150
Oregon	550	$57,380
Alabama	460	$42,270
New Jersey	450	$53,420
Massachusetts	440	$62,680
Iowa	430	$45,160
Florida	430	$49,740

Below are the states where Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$65,290
Connecticut	$63,080
Massachusetts	$62,680
Maryland	$60,730
Minnesota	$60,250
Arizona	$58,890
New Hampshire	$58,340
Nevada	$58,250
Oregon	$57,380
Vermont	$55,710

Related Careers in Kansas

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Kansas Employment Total
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	1,970

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.