Careers · Machinists · District of Columbia
Machinists in District of Columbia
Machinists set up and operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts and instruments. They may fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments and machine tools themselves In District of Columbia the median pay is $72,900 a year, 24% above the national median of $58,750.
$72,900median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$56,570–$72,900middle half earn
160employed in District of Columbia
$58,750U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
144open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
21employers hiring
72posted in the last 7 days
IN · CA · FLwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)MechanicalProduction and ProcessingDesignEngineering and TechnologyEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Machinists.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Machinists pay in other states
Hawaii · $84,410Alaska · $77,670Massachusetts · $67,270Washington · $66,160Oregon · $63,820New Jersey · $63,190Wyoming · $63,070Vermont · $62,680Delaware · $62,650Connecticut · $62,130
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machinists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machinists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-4041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.