Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, machine shop technology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $99,517, while the bottom 20% make closer to $29,867. The median grad salary is $54,519.
Machine Shop Technology graduate salaries over time
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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