Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers - Develop programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $48,400 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $23.27. The average wage in New Mexico is well above the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $27.88 and most workers in this occupation earn between $20.22 and $31.71 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $48,400 | ||
| National Hourly | $23.27 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $42,057 | $57,988 | $65,953 |
| Statewide Hourly | $20.22 | $27.88 | $31.71 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about - workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about percent and an estmated - will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about - openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | - | - | - | - |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers usually need Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 36% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 30% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15% |
| Some College Courses | 10% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 6% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 4% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + New Horizons Computer Learning Center | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.nhabq.com/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Computer Programming/Programmer, General | |
| + New Mexico State University - Alamogordo | ||
| Website:http://nmsua.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| + New Mexico State University - Grants | ||
| Website:http://grants.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + NMSU - Dona Ana Community College | ||
| Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| + Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + Northern New Mexico College - El Rito | ||
| Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + San Juan College | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + San Juan College - East | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + San Juan College - West | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup | ||
| Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| + Western Governors University (WGU) | ||
| Website:http://www.wgu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming/Programmer, General | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Machinery Manufacturing | * |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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