Career Information
New England has the potential to create as many as 8,500 new advanced manufacturing jobs annually. Connecticut leads the way with more than 30% of New England’s advanced manufacturing careers.
Thousands in the current workforce are scheduled to retire in the next few years, creating opportunity for career seekers like you.
Potential Earnings for Advanced Manufacturing Careers *
Job Title
Machinist
Tool & Die
Inspector
Entry Hourly
$15.37
$17.70
$15.34
Entry Annually
$31,970
$38,816
$31,907
Job Title
Welder
Grinder
Sharpener
Entry Hourly
$16.14
$15.09
$15.09
Entry Annually
$33,571
$31,387
$31,387
Job Title
Electrical Repairer
Electronics Repairer
Entry Hourly
$25.06
$25.06
Entry Annually
$52,125
$52,125
Job Title
General Maintenance and Repair Workers
Installation | Maintenance and Repair Workers
Maintenance Workers| Machinery
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Entry Hourly
$13.68
$14.13
$14.94
$18.07
Entry Annually
$$28,449
$29,380
$31,058
$37,592
*1st Quarter 2016 Department of Labor Wage Rates
