Machinist Mate Career

*A job as a Machinist Mate falls under the broader career category of Machinists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Machinists : Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.


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Machinist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$43,220

Median Hourly Wage

$20.78*

Total Employed Nationally

391,120


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.