Machinist Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Wage Spread
Annual wages for Machinists in Massachusetts across all experience levels.
Machinist Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
At $62,420/yr, Massachusetts Machinists earn a meaningful premium over the $48,060 national average — 30% more without requiring a bachelor's degree.
At $62,420/yr, Massachusetts Machinists earn 11% more than the $56,150 national median for the trade. A slight edge that may reflect local demand or cost of living.
BLS projects 0.0% employment change for Machinists through 2034 — a declining field in aggregate. However, 29,500 annual replacement openings still create opportunities for apprenticeship completers.
At 7,870 employed Machinists, Massachusetts holds 2.3% of the national market. Enough critical mass for functional apprenticeship programs, though not as many options as the top-employing states.
A Machinist apprenticeship runs 4 years at 8,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning precision measurement, CNC operations, and metallurgy in evening or weekend classes.
Massachusetts's 849 registered apprenticeship sponsors create one of the more competitive markets for program placement. Candidates should apply to multiple programs, as the most popular ones fill quickly.
Machinist compensation in Massachusetts runs from $46,560 to $85,960 — a compressed $39,400 range. Less wage variation typically means more predictable career economics but fewer breakout earning opportunities.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Massachusetts
849 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Massachusetts. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Amped Dynamics LLC | Abington | — |
| Walmart - Abington | Abington | — |
| ARAUJO BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| M-V ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| South Coast Alternative Power Solutions llc | Acushnet | — |
| Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | Adams | — |
| "Wheeler Electrical" | Agawam | — |
| "ZIELINSKI BROTHERS, INC." | Agawam | — |
| Action Air Inc | Agawam | — |
| DAVID R. NORTHUP ELECTRICAL CONTR, INC. | Agawam | — |
| David R. Northup Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Agawam | — |
| JMC Electrical Solutions, Inc | Agawam | — |
| Kirby Electrical(canceled) | Agawam | — |
| W.F. JOHNSON & SON ELECTRICAL CO., INC. | Agawam | — |
| Trustees of Boston University | Allston | — |
| G & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. | Amesbury | — |
| Community Works | Amherst | — |
| "Sodexo d/b/a Pfizer Corp." | Andover | — |
| Mechanical Air of N.E., Inc. | Andover | — |
| HOMER CONTRACTING, INC. | Arlington | — |
| Jamie Oil Company, Inc. | Ashland | — |
| Beaupre Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| PROFESSIONAL FIRE & SECURITY, INC. | Assonet | — |
| Raposo Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. | Attleboro | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in Massachusetts | ||