Machinist
$73,850 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.
$73,850
High-end Earners in
BPBP Alabama ( Top 10% )
$49,310
median annual wage
$24
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
BPBP Alabama Job Outlook
650
Average annual job openings
6,090
Number of jobs by 2030
10%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030