Outside machinist helper vs machinist

The differences between outside machinist helpers 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 outside machinist helper and a machinist. Additionally, a machinist has an average salary of $42,147, which is higher than the $37,589 average annual salary of an outside machinist helper.

Outside machinist helper vs machinist overview

	Outside Machinist Helper	Machinist
Yearly salary	$37,589	$42,147
Hourly rate	$18.07	$20.26
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	36,767	15,448
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	39	48
Years of experience	4	4

Outside machinist helper vs machinist salary

Outside machinist helpers and machinists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Outside Machinist Helper	Machinist
Average salary	$37,589	$42,147
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $49,000	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 outside machinist helper and machinist education

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

	Outside Machinist Helper	Machinist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Outside machinist helper vs machinist demographics

Here are the differences between outside machinist helpers' and machinists' demographics:

	Outside Machinist Helper	Machinist
Average age	39	48
Gender ratio	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 4.2% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	4%	3%

Differences between outside machinist helper and machinist duties and responsibilities

Outside machinist helper example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Install humidifiers into systems and connect water drains and pipes.

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

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