Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in Tennessee

Considering a career as a Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmer in Tennessee?

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

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

• Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

There were approximately 400 workers employed as Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in this state in 2018.

There were 380 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The amount of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers working in the state is similar to the average state.

Job Projections for Tennessee

Jobs for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers in this state are growing at a rate of 20.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 16.3%.

Tennessee Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 590 jobs for Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

In 2018 wages for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers ranged from $34,700 to $68,360 with $53,910 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.68 to $32.86. The median hourly rate was $25.92.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $25.8 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.12.

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

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Top Tennessee 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
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN	70	$51,530
Knoxville, TN	70	$58,410
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	50	$53,850
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA	40	$41,510

Top States for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers Employment

The table below shows the states 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 Tennessee

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Occupation	Tennessee Employment Total
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	2,450

References

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.