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
2025 to 2030