Experimental machinist vs senior machinist

The differences between experimental machinists and senior 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 senior machinist. Additionally, a senior machinist has an average salary of $50,435, which is higher than the $44,108 average annual salary of an experimental machinist.

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

Experimental machinist vs senior machinist overview

	Experimental Machinist	Senior Machinist
Yearly salary	$44,108	$50,435
Hourly rate	$21.21	$24.25
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,128	11,739
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 33%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Experimental machinist vs senior machinist salary

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

	Experimental Machinist	Senior Machinist
Average salary	$44,108	$50,435
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $58,000	Between $37,000 And $67,000
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Differences between experimental machinist and senior machinist education

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

	Experimental Machinist	Senior Machinist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 33%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Experimental machinist vs senior machinist demographics

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

	Experimental Machinist	Senior Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
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, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 70.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between experimental machinist and senior 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.

Senior machinist example responsibilities.

Manage tooling responsibilies, provide tool/fixture design and fabrication which improve productivity and consistent quality.
Inspect machine parts with calipers, micrometers, dial bores, and CMM.
Produce custom tools, jigs, or dies.
Experience with GE Fanuc systems.
Modify and create tooling using milling machines, lathes, and grinders.
Program set up and run mazak mill, and lathes, inspect work

Experimental machinist vs senior machinist skills

Common experimental machinist skills

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

Common senior machinist skills

Calipers, 9%
Micrometers, 9%
Grinders, 8%
Hand Tools, 8%
CNC Machines, 8%
Machine Tools, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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