Drilling and Boring Machine Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Drilling and Boring Machine Operators *
U S |
$19.31 | $22.19 | $26.57 |
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Minnesota |
$19.31 | $20.5 | $22.43 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.19 | $21.57 | $21.88 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 110 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Drilling and Boring Machine Operators most often work?
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Administrative and Support Services
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 295 new Drilling and Boring Machine Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.