Average Wage: $41,794 | $20.09 per hour
Annual Job Postings (2021): 609
Top Skills: Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Machine Operation, Machining, Computerized Numerical Control Lathes, CNC Machine, Lathes, Cleaning, Micrometers, Calipers
Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Average Wage: $46,526 | $22.37 per hour
Annual Job Postings (2021): 927
Top Skills: Welding, Mig and Tig Welding, Repair, Welding Equipment, Hand Tools, Grinders, Gas-metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Power Tools, Arc Welding, Machinery
Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Average Wage: $50,132 | $24.10 per hour
Annual Job Postings (2021): 597
Top Skills: Machining, Computerized Numerical Control Lathes, Lathes, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Grinders, Micrometers, Repair, Calipers, Machinery, Machine Tools
Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Average Wage: $67,435 | $32.42 per hour
Annual Job Postings (2021): 1,875
Top Skills: Scheduling, Supervisory Skills, Quality Assurance and Control, Cost Control, Packaging, Budgeting, Machinery, Occupational Health and Safety, Cleaning, Repair
Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Average Wage: $116,304 | $55.92 per hour
Annual Job Postings (2021): 1,841
Top Skills: Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Scheduling, Production Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Staff Management, Budgeting, Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree