Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Include 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, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 9,020 | 15.46 | 10.27 | 18.05 | 32,160 | 21,360 | 37,550 |
| Joplin MSA | 390 | 12.17 | 9.40 | 13.56 | 25,320 | 19,540 | 28,200 |
| St Louis MSA | 4,330 | 17.51 | 11.77 | 20.38 | 36,430 | 24,490 | 42,390 |
| Kansas City* | 990 | 16.41 | 11.16 | 19.03 | 34,126 | 23,219 | 39,580 |
| Central Region* | 1,150 | 12.59 | 9.34 | 14.22 | 26,191 | 19,422 | 29,575 |
| Northeast Region* | 530 | 12.66 | 9.23 | 14.37 | 26,329 | 19,197 | 29,895 |
| South Central Region* | 560 | 14.83 | 11.03 | 16.72 | 30,839 | 22,943 | 34,787 |
| Southeast Region* | 620 | 14.45 | 12.00 | 15.67 | 30,056 | 24,963 | 32,603 |
| Southwest Region* | 490 | 12.04 | 9.46 | 13.33 | 25,035 | 19,667 | 27,719 |
| St. Charles* | 240 | 17.61 | 11.18 | 20.83 | 36,635 | 23,252 | 43,326 |
| St. Louis City* | 1,100 | 17.30 | 11.34 | 20.28 | 35,987 | 23,582 | 42,190 |
| St. Louis County* | 1,750 | 18.25 | 13.56 | 20.60 | 37,967 | 28,213 | 42,843 |
| West Central Region* | 280 | 13.67 | 9.66 | 15.67 | 28,429 | 20,094 | 32,596 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 410 | 18.83 | 13.29 | 21.60 | 39,171 | 27,643 | 44,935 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 10,390 | 10,530 | 140 | 1.35 | 227 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 2,240 | 2,290 | 50 | 2.23 | 50 | Great |
| St Louis MSA | 5,240 | 5,210 | -30 | -.57 | 107 | Fair |
| Central Region* | 1,160 | 1,080 | -80 | -6.90 | 24 | Fair |
| Northeast Region* | 390 | 360 | -30 | -7.69 | 8 | Fair |
| Ozark Region* | 690 | 680 | -10 | -1.45 | 14 | Fair |
| South Central Region* | 560 | 580 | 20 | 3.57 | 14 | Great |
| Southeast Region* | 830 | 730 | -100 | -12.05 | 17 | Fair |
| Southwest Region* | 700 | 640 | -60 | -8.57 | 14 | Fair |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant