Head machinist vs outside machinist

The differences between head 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 a head machinist and an outside machinist. Additionally, a head machinist has an average salary of $46,416, which is higher than the $42,858 average annual salary of an outside machinist.

The top three skills for a head machinist include calipers, CNC and engine lathes. The most important skills for an outside machinist are hand tools, calipers, and condensers.

Head machinist vs outside machinist overview

	Head Machinist	Outside Machinist
Yearly salary	$46,416	$42,858
Hourly rate	$22.32	$20.60
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	17,621	24,075
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Head machinist vs outside machinist salary

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

	Head Machinist	Outside Machinist
Average salary	$46,416	$42,858
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $61,000	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 head machinist and outside machinist education

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

	Head Machinist	Outside Machinist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Head machinist vs outside machinist demographics

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

	Head Machinist	Outside Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 99.3% Female, 0.7%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 6.3% White, 71.0% 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 head machinist and outside machinist duties and responsibilities

Head machinist example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Work closely with management and engineering staff to ensure efficient and safe methods are utilized in producing high quality aerospace components.
Perform various machining tasks as well as fabricated, and assemble prototype automation machinery.

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.

Head machinist vs outside machinist skills

Common head machinist skills

Calipers, 35%
CNC, 30%
Engine Lathes, 9%
Safety Procedures, 6%
MIG, 4%
Drill Press, 4%

Common outside machinist skills

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