Experimental machinist vs machinist

The differences between experimental machinists and machinists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an experimental machinist and a machinist. Additionally, an experimental machinist has an average salary of $44,108, which is higher than the $42,147 average annual salary of a machinist.

The top three skills for an experimental machinist include CNC, haas and machine shop. The most important skills for a machinist are grinders, cnc machines, and micrometers.

Experimental machinist vs machinist overview

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist
Yearly salary	$44,108	$42,147
Hourly rate	$21.21	$20.26
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,128	15,448
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Experimental machinist vs machinist salary

Experimental machinists and machinists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist
Average salary	$44,108	$42,147
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $58,000	Between $29,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	Eugene, OR
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Westinghouse Appliances Australia
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between experimental machinist and machinist education

There are a few differences between an experimental machinist and a machinist in terms of educational background:

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Experimental machinist vs machinist demographics

Here are the differences between experimental machinists' and machinists' demographics:

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 70.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 4.4% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 6.7% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between experimental machinist and machinist duties and responsibilities

Experimental machinist example responsibilities.

Design and build tooling, jig and fixtures to accomplish particular jobs.
Manage tooling responsibilies, provide tool/fixture design and fabrication which improve productivity and consistent quality.
Programme and operate a CNC lathe to produce engine parts.
Set and run Prototrack milling machines, Prototrack lathes, surface grinders.
Involve in the setup and operation of manual and CNC machines fabricating parts for the space station and space shuttle.
Work directly with engineering students and professors in designing and producing prototype components.

Machinist example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, depth gauges, height gauges and CMM programs.
Utilize CNC lathes, mills, grinders, EDM s and other equipment to manufacture implants and/or instruments.
Operate manual machines such as engine lathe, boring mill, vertical and horizontal milling machines, grinders and honing machines.
Emphasize the ability to use dial calipers and micrometers to provide consistent repeatable measurements.
Operate manual/CNC lathes and used industry standard measuring equipment including manual/digital calipers, manual/digital micrometers and optical comparators

Experimental machinist vs machinist skills

Common experimental machinist skills

CNC, 30%
Haas, 11%
Machine Shop, 10%
Jigs, 8%
Mastercam, 8%
Grinders, 6%

Common machinist skills

Grinders, 9%
CNC Machines, 9%
Micrometers, 8%
Calipers, 8%
Machine Shop, 6%
CNC Lathes, 6%