Machinist

$69,050 earning potential

Machinists create their own parts and tools from raw materials. The parts and tools they create with their machines eventually go toward building larger things.

$69,050

High-end Earners in

Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )

$47,040

median annual wage

$23

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Understand blueprints and computer-aided design (CAD) files
Operate different types of machine tools
Monitor the various machines
Examine completed products to make sure they meet standards
Communicate with customers to adjust products as needed
Understand various cutting and measuring tools for a variety of materials

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

47,500

Average annual job openings

391,800

Number of jobs by 2030

+8%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2030