Machinist
High Demand! A career that Kansas businesses are currently struggling to hire for because there aren't enough people who are trained for it, or interested in working in it, to fill all open positions.
SOC Code:
51-4041Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce parts and instruments out of metal. Fabricate, modify or repair mechanical instruments or parts.
Recommended Education:
High school diploma or equivalentKansas Career Cluster:
ManufacturingJob Growth & Salary Info
Kansas
Growth Projection: Growth
Median Salary: $43,680
National
Growth Projection: Growth
Median Salary: $45,840
Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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