Machinist
$59,450 earning potential
$59,450
High-end Earners in
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
South Carolina Job Outlook
10,510
Average annual job openings
15,599
Number of jobs by 2030
+18%
Expected growth from 2023 to 2030