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Machinists

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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. Machinists who primarily program or operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment are classified in “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators and Programmers” (51-9160).

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Entry level hourly / annual

$14.49

$30,147

Typical hourly / annual

$23.29

$48,450

Experienced hourly / annual

$30.92

$64,314

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 249
Total Employed 1,530
Projected Growth 1.6%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Machinists 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist   57 27 26 - - -
Total (110) 57 27 26 - - -
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System

Eligible Training Provider data for Machinists

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
0.0% 0.0%
Completion Rate
Employment Rate

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