How much does a Machinist II make in the United States? The average Machinist II salary in the United States is $55,460 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $48,901 and $62,890. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Machinist II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machinist II Salary $42,929 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Machinist II Salary $48,901 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Machinist II Salary $55,460 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Machinist II Salary $62,890 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Machinist II Salary $69,655 US February 26, 2024
25% $48,901 10% $42,929 90% $69,655 75% $62,890 $55,460 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Machinist II need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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HVAC: Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.

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Safety Procedures: Establishing and implementing rules and procedures to prevent potential hazards and risks to ensure a safe and productive working environment.

Commitment 0.41%
HVAC 0.28%
Safety Procedures 0.18%
Others 99.13%

Job Description for Machinist II

Machinist II assembles, repairs, and fabricates parts or components for tools or machines by operating mechanical equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints and design sketches to determine the precise specifications, dimensions, and tolerance levels of the finished product. Being a Machinist II selects and operates the appropriate tools to cut, shape, or finish metal, plastic, or composite material. Sets up, services, and maintains equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation. Additionally, Machinist II utilizes precision measuring instruments to check the accuracy and quality of machined parts. Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units as necessary. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Machinist II works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Machinist II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Machinist II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Machinist II, the first career path typically progresses to Injection Molding Machine Operator III.

The second career path typically starts with a Machine Operator III position, and then progresses to Machine Operator Supervisor.

The third career path typically starts with a Machinist III position, and then progresses to Machine Shop Production Supervisor I.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator II position, and then progresses to Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator III.

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Machinist II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Machinist II, the highest Machinist II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Machinist II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Machinist II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Machinist II salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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