Machinist Apprenticeships in Missouri
Missouri has 17 registered apprenticeship sponsors training machinists — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
17
Union / joint programs
2
Median machinist wage
$57,920
Missouri, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+4.5%
600 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| District No. 9 IAMAW Union / joint | Bridgeton | Multiple Employer |
| EVERGY INC. Union / joint | KANSAS CITY | Single Employer |
| Bachman Machine Co. | ST LOUIS | Single Employer |
| Dexter High School | Dexter | Multiple Employer |
| East Central College (ECC) | Union | Multiple Employer |
| Fort Zumwalt School District | OFallon | Multiple Employer |
| Four Rivers Career Center | Washington | Multiple Employer |
| Greater Kansas City Chapter NTMA | Kansas City | Multiple Employer |
| Helios Precision Tech | O'Fallon | Single Employer |
| Hydromat, Inc. | Maryland Heights | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Machinists Earn in Missouri
Wages
- Median annual wage: $57,920
- Average annual wage: $60,980
- Machinists employed statewide: 8,200
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +4.5%
- Average openings per year: 600
- Employment: 5,760 → 6,020
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.