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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

51-4041 Machinists



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 1,29086$23.99/hr$17.27/hr$20.12/hr$23.28/hr$27.63/hr$30.57/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction20$30.14/hr
Manufacturing10,920$25.61/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,020$23.24/hr
InformationN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services790$31.53/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Other Services20$31.16/hr
Public Administration20$34.27/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 70$22.97/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 90$27.57/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 150$24.64/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 150$26.46/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 180$25.93/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 190$28.67/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 250$28.30/hr-0.7%
Rochester MN MSA 490$28.63/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 510$25.80/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 610$23.70/hr8.5%
Southwest Balance of State 630$22.77/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 890$24.17/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 1,210$23.28/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 1,230$24.97/hr4.4%
Northwest Minnesota 1,290$23.28/hr8.3%
Central Minnesota 1,890$27.56/hr5.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 6,970$28.47/hr7.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 8,180$28.47/hrN/A
Minnesota 12,810$25.70/hr6.9%




  • Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
  • Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
  • Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.