Machinists (51-4041)
Occupation description: Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. 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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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 178 | 196 | 10.1 | 6 | 13 | 21 |
| United States | 395,200 | 405,100 | 0.0 | 13,300 | 27,400 | 41,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 22.17 | 13.43 | 16.74 | 21.36 | 26.88 | 32.02 |
| Alaska | 28.24 | 16.73 | 20.30 | 27.91 | 35.98 | 41.21 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 32.21 | 20.63 | 24.47 | 33.39 | 39.61 | 43.77 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 28.08 | 16.91 | 18.68 | 28.16 | 34.99 | 41.22 |
| Balance of State | 24.06 | 13.41 | 17.85 | 24.30 | 29.63 | 34.50 |
