Machinist
$59,450 earning potential
When the success of a manufacturing operation requires a part that doesn’t exist, machinists create the solution. Working with raw materials like metal and plastic, they operate a variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments.
$59,450
High-end Earners in
BPBP South Carolina ( Top 10% )
$40,480
median annual wage
$20
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 South Carolina Job Outlook
10,510
Average annual job openings
15,599
Number of jobs by 2030
18%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030