by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying precision metal working schools.
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Below are the schools whose precision metal working graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in precision metal working, no school beat Lower Columbia College this year. Set in the city of Longview, Lower Columbia College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Lower Columbia College typically earn about $53,958 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in precision metal working will find them at Perry Technical Institute, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Yakima, Perry Technical Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,070.
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the suburb of Kirkland, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology typically earn about $50,957 annually.
Clark College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,937.
Students chasing top earnings in precision metal working will find them at Bellingham Technical College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Bellingham, Bellingham Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,535.
Spokane Community College landed the #6 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Spokane Community College typically earn about $35,309 annually.
Everett Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,577.
Olympic College earned the #8 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Bremerton, Olympic College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,926.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their precision metal working graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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