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Machinists and tool and die makers

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary
$57,700
~$28/hr · ~$4,808/mo
US Jobs
355K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk

AI & Automation Risk

Low Risk 4/10

The role involves a significant physical component, including manual dexterity, machine setup, and material handling in a factory environment. However, AI and advanced automation are increasingly capable of optimizing CNC programming, interpreting CAD designs, and monitoring machine health, which increases worker productivity and reduces the demand for traditional tool and die making skills.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

CityLocal SalaryCost of LivingReal Purchasing Power
Florence-Muscle Shoals, ALBEST VALUE$80,150Below avg (84.5)$94,908
Bloomington, IL$81,240Below avg (92.1)$88,190
Grand Island, NE$65,250Below avg (87.1)$74,880
Rome, GA$67,160Below avg (90.4)$74,303
Lake Charles, LA$64,680Below avg (87.1)$74,272
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$78,580Above avg (107.4)$73,152
Toledo, OH$65,840Below avg (90.6)$72,652
Monroe, LA$59,860Below avg (83.6)$71,565
St. Joseph, MO-KS$62,160Below avg (87.6)$70,968
Warner Robins, GA$64,670Below avg (91.8)$70,454
Flagstaff, AZ$64,600Below avg (91.9)$70,328
Paducah, KY-IL$59,700Below avg (85.6)$69,763
Urban Honolulu, HI$77,060Above avg (111.4)$69,159
Corpus Christi, TX$63,400Below avg (91.7)$69,128
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$61,340Below avg (88.9)$69,015
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.

Education & Requirements

Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
-2% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$28/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,808/mo

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)
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