Experimental machinist vs outside machinist

The differences between experimental machinists and outside 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 an outside machinist. Additionally, an experimental machinist has an average salary of $44,108, which is higher than the $42,858 average annual salary of an outside machinist.

The top three skills for an experimental machinist include CNC, haas and machine shop. The most important skills for an outside machinist are hand tools, calipers, and condensers.

Experimental machinist vs outside machinist overview

	Experimental Machinist	Outside Machinist
Yearly salary	$44,108	$42,858
Hourly rate	$21.21	$20.60
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,128	24,075
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Experimental machinist vs outside machinist salary

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

	Experimental Machinist	Outside Machinist
Average salary	$44,108	$42,858
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $58,000	Between $32,000 And $57,000
Highest paying City	-	Bremerton, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Oceaneering
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between experimental machinist and outside machinist education

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

	Experimental Machinist	Outside Machinist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Experimental machinist vs outside machinist demographics

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

	Experimental Machinist	Outside Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
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 outside 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.

Outside machinist example responsibilities.

Manage other employees to ensure members' needs are met and operations run smoothly.
Operate winches, hoists, indoor cranes, and hydraulic equipment.
Machine types: Haas and Okuma ,
Observe safety procedures and maintain safe work area in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Manufacture and repair shipyard equipment with hydraulic automatic saws, radial drills and surface grinders.
Install and align condensers, compressors, pumps, force draft blowers, main feed pumps, and various valves.

Experimental machinist vs outside machinist skills

Common experimental machinist skills

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

Common outside machinist skills

Hand Tools, 15%
Calipers, 8%
Condensers, 6%
Shipyard, 5%
Evaporators, 5%
Ladders, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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