Machinist Apprenticeship in New York

Wages, programs & career outlook

Machinists set up and operate the lathes, mills, and CNC machines that turn raw metal into precision parts — aerospace components, medical devices, automotive internals. The job mixes shop-floor operation with blueprint reading, CAM programming, and quality inspection.

NY Median Salary
$60,220/yr
+7% vs. national
National Median
$56,150/yr
NY Employment
8,870
Machinists employed
NY Sponsors
21
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
0.0%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
29,500
Nationally, per yr

Machinist Apprenticeship in New York: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered machinist apprenticeship in New York combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

New York pay vs. national

Median machinist wages in New York are $60,220/year, +7% above the national median of $56,150. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New York has 21 registered apprenticeship sponsors for machinist listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 0.0% job growth for machinists nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 29,500 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — New York-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New York Wage Spread

Annual wages for Machinists in New York across all experience levels.

10th pct
$40,210
Median
$60,220
90th pct
$83,450
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,240$73,680

Current Machinist Apprenticeship Openings in New York

No machinist apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for New York. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Machinist Apprenticeship Sponsors in New York

21 machinist-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for New York. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current machinist apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Amada Tool America, Inc. Batavia
S&H Machine Company Inc Buffalo
Cem Machine Inc. Carthage
Wrightcut Edm & Machine Inc Elmira
Skf Aeroengine North America Falconer
N.E.T. & Die, Inc Fulton
Elite Machine Inc Manchester
Advanced Tool, Inc. Marcy
Tasner Machine & Tool, Inc North Tonawanda
Majestic Mold & Tool Inc. Phoenix
Century Mold Company, Inc Rochester
Epp Team Inc Dba Empire Precision Plastics Rochester
Machine Tool Research, Inc. Rochester
Precise Tool And Manufacturing, Inc. Rochester
Teke Machine Corporation Rochester
The Gleason Works Rochester
Assured Quality Tool And Mold, Inc. Spencerport
Sepac Machining, Llc Dba Scientific Tool Co. Syracuse
Industrial Tool And Die Co., Inc. Troy
Progressive Machine And Design Llc Victor
Diemolding Corporation Wampsville
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Machinist Apprenticeship in New York

Program availability in New York is moderate: 21 Machinist-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Machinists make in New York?
The median annual wage for Machinists in New York is $60,220 as of May 2024. Wages range from $40,210 at the 10th percentile to $83,450 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become a Machinist through apprenticeship?
The standard Machinist apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Should I do a Machinist apprenticeship or go to trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Machinists combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for a Machinist apprenticeship in New York?
Contact one of the 21 Machinist-adjacent registered sponsors in New York (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Machinist apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $30,110/yr in New York). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Machinists also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.