Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary in Washington

Computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $88,390 a year) and the least in Spokane ($73,830), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer numerically controlled tool programmers average at $84,160 and the median at $81,420 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,210.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$88,390
Spokane$73,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$88,390	$86,860	$77,890	$71,012	111
Spokane	$73,830	$75,910	$60,000	$60,769	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll 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 Washington

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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