U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAnalyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66,530 | 1.7 % | $23.42 | $48,710 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $15.34 | $18.75 | $22.56 | $28.08 | $33.57 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,900 | $38,990 | $46,930 | $58,410 | $69,820 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 15,740 | 10.31 | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 10,280 | 2.50 | $26.06 | $54,210 |
| Forging and Stamping | 4,490 | 5.23 | $23.66 | $49,210 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 4,000 | 0.80 | $22.06 | $45,890 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 3,740 | 0.78 | $26.52 | $55,160 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 15,740 | 10.31 | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| Forging and Stamping | 4,490 | 5.23 | $23.66 | $49,210 |
| Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing | 1,200 | 3.04 | $21.23 | $44,160 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 10,280 | 2.50 | $26.06 | $54,210 |
| Hardware Manufacturing | 550 | 2.32 | $21.18 | $44,050 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 440 | 0.02 | $29.52 | $61,410 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 250 | 0.76 | $28.43 | $59,120 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 130 | 0.01 | $26.57 | $55,270 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 3,740 | 0.78 | $26.52 | $55,160 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 60 | 0.01 | $26.40 | $54,920 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10,560 | 2.81 | 5.37 | $25.97 | $54,020 |
| Ohio | 6,390 | 1.30 | 2.48 | $23.01 | $47,860 |
| Illinois | 4,560 | 0.83 | 1.58 | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| Indiana | 4,380 | 1.61 | 3.07 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,900 | 0.71 | 1.36 | $21.96 | $45,670 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10,560 | 2.81 | 5.37 | $25.97 | $54,020 |
| Indiana | 4,380 | 1.61 | 3.07 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| Connecticut | 2,310 | 1.45 | 2.76 | $28.91 | $60,140 |
| Ohio | 6,390 | 1.30 | 2.48 | $23.01 | $47,860 |
| Wisconsin | 3,320 | 1.27 | 2.43 | $23.81 | $49,520 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2,310 | 1.45 | 2.76 | $28.91 | $60,140 |
| Washington | 1,280 | 0.47 | 0.91 | $28.04 | $58,320 |
| Michigan | 10,560 | 2.81 | 5.37 | $25.97 | $54,020 |
| New Mexico | 30 | 0.04 | 0.08 | $25.38 | $52,790 |
| Utah | 260 | 0.22 | 0.42 | $24.96 | $51,910 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 3,570 | 3.51 | 6.70 | $25.84 | $53,750 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,710 | 0.76 | 1.46 | $25.14 | $52,290 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 1,630 | 4.56 | 8.71 | $24.83 | $51,650 |
| Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Division | 1,520 | 2.27 | 4.34 | $29.17 | $60,670 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 1,400 | 1.78 | 3.41 | $25.73 | $53,510 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 1,220 | 1.26 | 2.40 | $23.60 | $49,080 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,150 | 0.69 | 1.31 | $23.45 | $48,770 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,070 | 0.28 | 0.54 | $23.05 | $47,940 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 940 | 1.73 | 3.30 | $25.12 | $52,260 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 940 | 0.70 | 1.33 | $29.73 | $61,850 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 420 | 6.62 | 12.65 | $27.84 | $57,910 |
| Holland-Grand Haven, MI | 540 | 5.59 | 10.68 | $20.15 | $41,920 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 1,630 | 4.56 | 8.71 | $24.83 | $51,650 |
| Kokomo, IN | 160 | 4.36 | 8.34 | $24.79 | $51,560 |
| Rockford, IL | 560 | 4.10 | 7.83 | $21.44 | $44,590 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 210 | 3.70 | 7.07 | $21.06 | $43,800 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 3,570 | 3.51 | 6.70 | $25.84 | $53,750 |
| Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 180 | 3.24 | 6.18 | $21.19 | $44,080 |
| Columbus, IN | 130 | 3.16 | 6.04 | $18.74 | $38,980 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 310 | 3.15 | 6.02 | $21.59 | $44,900 |