Machinist
$69,050 earning potential
Machinists create their own parts and tools from raw materials. The parts and tools they create with their machines eventually go toward building larger things.
$69,050
High-end Earners in
BPBP Tennessee ( Top 10% )
$47,040
median annual wage
$23
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Understand blueprints and computer-aided design (CAD) files
- Operate different types of machine tools
- Monitor the various machines
- Examine completed products to make sure they meet standards
- Communicate with customers to adjust products as needed
- Understand various cutting and measuring tools for a variety of materials
BPBP Tennessee Job Outlook
280
Average annual job openings
2,730
Number of jobs by 2026
4%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2026
2025 to 2026