Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI make a median of $63,100 a year, or about $30.34 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $90K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.86), which stretches that salary to about $67,952 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $993/month, or 23.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $63K get you in South Bend-Mishawaka?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by South Bend-Mishawaka’s Regional Price Parity (92.86). 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 South Bend-Mishawaka
Computer numerically controlled tool programmers pay in South Bend-Mishawaka tracks closely to the national median, $63K locally vs. $68K nationwide, a 7% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $993/month, 23.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.86 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $57K | $60K |
| Fort Wayne | $65K | $71K |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $62K | $69K |
| Columbus | $58K | $62K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
Entry-level computer numerically controlled tool programmers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $90K or more, a $41K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer numerically controlled tool programmer afford a 2BR apartment alone in South Bend-Mishawaka?
Yes — at the median salary of $63K, rent takes 23.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $993/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer numerically controlled tool programmers in South Bend-Mishawaka?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer numerically controlled tool programmers typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,902/month. At HUD’s $993/month FMR, rent would take 34% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $63K locally vs. $68K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does South Bend-Mishawaka compare to the national average for computer numerically controlled tool programmers?
South Bend-Mishawaka pays $63K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s -7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.86), the purchasing-power equivalent is $68K — below the national median.
How much do computer numerically controlled tool programmers make in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI?
The median is $63,100 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,360, and experienced computer numerically controlled tool programmers can clear $89,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in South Bend-Mishawaka?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,235/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $993/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 South Bend-Mishawaka?
South Bend-Mishawaka has a Regional Price Parity of 92.86 (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 $67,952 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.