Precision machinist vs machinist

The differences between precision 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 a precision machinist and a machinist. Additionally, a precision machinist has an average salary of $51,634, which is higher than the $42,147 average annual salary of a machinist.

The top three skills for a precision machinist include CNC, grinders and calipers. The most important skills for a machinist are grinders, cnc machines, and micrometers.

Precision machinist vs machinist overview

	Precision Machinist	Machinist
Yearly salary	$51,634	$42,147
Hourly rate	$24.82	$20.26
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,281	15,448
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Precision machinist vs machinist salary

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

	Precision Machinist	Machinist
Average salary	$51,634	$42,147
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $68,000	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 precision machinist and machinist education

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

	Precision Machinist	Machinist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Precision machinist vs machinist demographics

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

	Precision Machinist	Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 6.9% White, 72.3% 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 precision machinist and machinist duties and responsibilities

Precision machinist example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Programme, set up and operate Charmille 290f wire EDM with Fanuc controls.
Manufacture plates using CMS mills and Haas gantry mills.
Work on EDM, manual milling, turning and engraving machines.
Conduct close tolerance machining operations utilizing lathes, millers, broaches, and grinders.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances, and machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, and grinders.

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

Precision machinist vs machinist skills

Common precision machinist skills

CNC, 31%
Grinders, 12%
Calipers, 6%
G Code, 5%
Manual Machines, 5%
Machine Shop Equipment, 5%

Common machinist skills

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