Build your career in the growing advanced manufacturing industry! As the result of new technology, careers in manufacturing are engaging, technical and fast-paced. Some of the technologies used include computer technologies, sustainable technologies, advanced robotics, and process technologies. A career in manufacturing will allow you to take part in the process of creating a meaningful product!
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Electrical Assembler | $18.49 |
| Welder, Cutter, Solder | $22.61 |
| Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler and Weighor | $24.24 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Computer Controlled Machining Tool Operator | $18.45 |
| Welder, Pipefitter | $21.33 |
| First Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Worker | $32.64 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $41.13 |
| Electrical Engineer | $45.59 |
| Civil Engineer | $46.91 |
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| Training Programs | Institution/School |
|---|---|
| A.S. Engineering Technology (Specialization in Advanced Manufacturing) | Pensacola State College |
| A.S. Engineering Technology (Specialization in Mechancial Design and Fabrication) | Pensacola State College |
| Advanced Welding Technology | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Advanced Welding | George Stone Technical College |
| Advanced manufacturng and Production Technology | Chipola College |
| Architecture Design | Northwest Florida State College |
| Autodesk Inventor | University of West Florida |
| Automotive Service Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Business Intelligence Certificate | University of West Florida |
| CNC Composite Fabricator/Programmer | Pensacola State College |
| CNC Machinist Certification | Pensacola State College |
| CNC Machinist Operator/Programmer | Pensacola State College |
| CNC Machinist/Fabricator | Pensacola State College |
| Construction Vehicle Technician | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Digital Manufacturing Specialist | Pensacola State College |
| Drafting & Design | Northwest Florida State College |
| Drafting and Design | Northwest Florida State College |
| Drafting | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Electrical and Instrumentation Technology | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Electrician | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Electrician | Locklin Technical CollegeOkaloosa Technical College |
| Electricity | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing | Pensacola State College |
| Engineering Technology - Mechanical Design and Fabrication | Pensacola State College |
| Engineering Technology Maintenance Technician Specialist | Northwest Florida State College |
| Engineering Technology Mechanical Design and Fabrication Specialist | Northwest Florida State College |
| Engineering Technology Support Specialist | Pensacola State College |
| Engineering/Manufacturing | Gulf Coast State College |
| HVAC | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Heating, Ventillation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 1 | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Heating, Ventillation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 2 | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Heating, Ventillation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration | Locklin Technical CollegeOkaloosa Technical College |
| Industrial Management Technology | Chipola College |
| Lean Bronze | University of West Florida |
| Management Development | University of West Florida |
| Manufacturing Automation Specialist | Pensacola State College |
| Manufacturing Automation | Pensacola State College |
| Marine Science Technology | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Mechanical Designer/Programmer | Pensacola State College |
| Pnuematics, Hydraulics and Motors for Manufacturing | Chipola College |
| Project Management Professional | University of West Florida |
| Project Management – Technology Management | Northwest Florida State College |
| SolidWorks | University of West Florida |
| Supply Chain Logistics Certificate | University of West Florida |
| Welding Certification | Pensacola State College |
| Welding Technician | Northwest Florida State College |
| Welding Technician | Okaloosa Technical College |
| Welding Technology (Advanced) | Chipola College |
| Welding Technology Advanced | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Welding Technology Advanced | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Welding Technology Advanced | Locklin Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Chipola College |
| Welding Technology | Chipola CollegeFlorida Panhandle Technical CollegeTom P. Haney Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Welding Technology | George Stone Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Locklin Technical CollegeOkaloosa Technical College |
Northwest Florida Career Pathways provides a broad snapshot of the job titles and average hourly rate for the noted eight participating Counties. Please select a county for the applicable county specific job title/average hourly rate and training programs in each geographic area.
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.
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