Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI make a median of $61,870 a year, or about $29.74 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 94.84), which stretches that salary to about $65,236 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,162/month, or 28.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $62K get you in Kalamazoo-Portage?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Kalamazoo-Portage’s Regional Price Parity (94.84). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Kalamazoo-Portage
Computer numerically controlled tool programmers pay in Kalamazoo-Portage tracks closely to the national median, $62K locally vs. $68K nationwide, a 9% difference. Rent runs $1,162/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.84 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 5% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in metros near Kalamazoo-Portage, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $66K | $66K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $64K | $67K |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $69K | $72K |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $61K | $66K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Entry-level computer numerically controlled tool programmers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $86K | +27% | 500 |
| California | $82K | +21% | 2,990 |
| Massachusetts | $82K | +20% | 680 |
| Washington | $81K | +20% | 660 |
| Missouri | $78K | +15% | 430 |
| Vermont | $78K | +14% | 140 |
| Kansas | $76K | +12% | 680 |
| North Dakota | $76K | +12% | 40 |
| Oregon | $75K | +10% | 500 |
| Arizona | $74K | +9% | 470 |
| Virginia | $74K | +9% | 330 |
| Minnesota | $74K | +9% | 1,250 |
| Maine | $73K | +7% | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $72K | +5% | 290 |
| Montana | $71K | +4% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $70K | +3% | 520 |
| Tennessee | $70K | +2% | 330 |
| Colorado | $70K | +2% | 410 |
| Texas | $70K | +2% | 1,930 |
| South Carolina | $69K | +2% | 340 |
| Illinois | $69K | +1% | 1,070 |
| New York | $69K | +1% | 1,140 |
| Wisconsin | $67K | -1% | 1,610 |
| South Dakota | $67K | -2% | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $66K | -3% | 1,080 |
| Maryland | $66K | -4% | 200 |
| Utah | $66K | -4% | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $66K | -4% | 330 |
| Kentucky | $65K | -5% | 230 |
| Michigan | $65K | -5% | 2,300 |
| Alabama | $65K | -5% | 420 |
| North Carolina | $64K | -6% | 760 |
| Florida | $64K | -6% | 770 |
| Idaho | $64K | -7% | 120 |
| Indiana | $63K | -7% | 1,490 |
| Nebraska | $63K | -7% | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $63K | -8% | 70 |
| Georgia | $61K | -10% | 420 |
| Ohio | $60K | -12% | 2,370 |
| Iowa | $58K | -15% | 640 |
| Nevada | $57K | -16% | 130 |
| Arkansas | $56K | -17% | 210 |
| Mississippi | $50K | -26% | 140 |
Showing 1–10 of 43 states with published data
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer numerically controlled tool programmer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Kalamazoo-Portage?
Yes — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 28.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,162/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Kalamazoo-Portage?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer numerically controlled tool programmers typically earn — is $47K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,821/month. At HUD’s $1,162/month FMR, rent would take 41% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer numerically controlled tool programmer a high-paying job in Kalamazoo-Portage?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $62K locally vs. $68K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Kalamazoo-Portage compare to the national average for computer numerically controlled tool programmers?
Kalamazoo-Portage pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s -9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.84), the purchasing-power equivalent is $65K — below the national median.
How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI?
The median is $61,870 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,020, and experienced computer numerically controlled tool programmers can clear $92,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Kalamazoo-Portage?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,094/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,162/month, which eats 28.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a computer numerically controlled tool programmers salary go in Kalamazoo-Portage?
Kalamazoo-Portage has a Regional Price Parity of 94.84 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer numerically controlled tool programmers salary is worth about $65,236 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer numerically controlled tool programmers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.