Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in Peoria, IL make a median of $68,640 a year, or about $33 an hour. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.23), which stretches that salary to about $75,238 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,039/month, or 23% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $69K get you in Peoria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Peoria’s Regional Price Parity (91.23). 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 Peoria
Computer numerically controlled tool programmers pay in Peoria tracks closely to the national median, $69K locally vs. $68K nationwide, a 1% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,039/month, 23.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.23 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in metros near Peoria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $69K | $67K |
| Rockford | $64K | $70K |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $67K | $69K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $57K | $60K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Peoria, IL
Entry-level computer numerically controlled tool programmers (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $69K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $24K 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 Peoria?
Yes — at the median salary of $69K, rent takes 23.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,039/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in Peoria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer numerically controlled tool programmers typically earn — is $58K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,469/month. At HUD’s $1,039/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is computer numerically controlled tool programmer a high-paying job in Peoria?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $69K locally vs. $68K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Peoria compare to the national average for computer numerically controlled tool programmers?
Peoria pays $69K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s +1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.23), the purchasing-power equivalent is $75K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make in Peoria, IL?
The median is $68,640 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,820, and experienced computer numerically controlled tool programmers can clear $81,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $69K enough to live in Peoria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,440/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,039/month, which eats 23.4% 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 Peoria?
Peoria has a Regional Price Parity of 91.23 (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 $75,238 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.