Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Minnesota

Computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $75,590 a year) and the least in Duluth ($59,550), across the 3 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer numerically controlled tool programmers average at $72,280 and the median at $74,190 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,210.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$75,590
St. Cloud$68,280
Duluth$59,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$75,590	$78,010	$66,940	$58,391	105
St. Cloud	$68,280	$67,050	$60,020	$53,745	88
Duluth	$59,550	$61,450	$48,720	$47,502	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in other states

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9162.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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