The U.S. Department of Labor has developed an automated occupational information database, O*NET, that identifies and describes work content, work skills, and training requirements for all jobs across the country in all sectors of the economy. Much of the occupational information contained in this report is derived directly from the O*NET database, and supplemented with information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, and Labor Market and Career Information.
Industry | % of Machinists employed | Annual Growth Rate |
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Machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing | 24.9 | 0.93 |
Metalworking machinery manufacturing | 6.5 | 0.81 |
Employment services | 5.6 | 1.30 |
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing | 5.1 | 0.27 |
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing | 4.5 | 1.04 |
Engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing | 2.3 | 1.01 |
Electronic instrument manufacturing | 2.2 | 0.25 |
Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing | 2 | 0.55 |
2022 Statewide average hourly wage | $25.95 |
2022 National average hourly wage | $24.72 |
2020 National employment | 363,000 |
2020 Texas employment | 24,866 |
Texas projected employment by 2030 | 30,584 |
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2030 | 3,385 |
Region | Employment | Projected Employment 2030 | Projected Annual Openings 2030 |
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Average Income |
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Texas (all regions) | 24,866 | 30,584 | 3,385 | 2.09% | $53,972.00 |
Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas | Relevant Importance Levels |
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Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Physics Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. |
Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas | Relevant Importance Levels |
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Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
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Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
Top 10 Relevant Abilities | Relevant Importance Levels |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
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Finger Dexterity The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
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Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Selective Attention The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |