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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their precision metal working graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the early-career earnings of their precision metal working graduates.
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Below are the schools whose precision metal working graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Palm Beach State College the top school for precision metal working graduate earnings in Florida. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Palm Beach State College typically earn about $50,639 annually.
Lively Technical Center came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Lively Technical Center is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Lively Technical Center earn a median of about $42,893 a year early in their careers.
Pinellas Technical College Clearwater produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Clearwater, Pinellas Technical College Clearwater is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,761.
Strong graduate earnings at Manatee Technical College earned it the #4 place for precision metal working. Set in the suburb of Bradenton, Manatee Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,602.
Strong graduate earnings at Pensacola State College earned it the #5 place for precision metal working. Set in the city of Pensacola, Pensacola State College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,190.
Orange Technical College Mid Florida Campus landed the #6 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, Orange Technical College Mid Florida Campus is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Orange Technical College Mid Florida Campus earn a median of about $39,539 a year early in their careers.
Erwin Technical College came in at #7 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Erwin Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Erwin Technical College earn a median of about $37,492 a year early in their careers.
Marion Technical College Ocala placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Located in the city of Ocala, Marion Technical College Ocala is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Marion Technical College Ocala typically earn about $34,873 annually.
Daytona State College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Daytona State College is a public school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,905.
Northwest Florida State College landed the #10 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Niceville, Northwest Florida State College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Northwest Florida State College typically earn about $37,052 annually.
Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville 3500 Southside Blvd placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville 3500 Southside Blvd is a private for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,714.
Lake Technical College came in at #12 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Lake Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Eustis. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Lake Technical College typically earn about $33,687 annually.
Tom P Haney Technical Center came in at #13 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Panama City, Tom P Haney Technical Center is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,480.
Florida Gateway College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Located in the town of Lake City, Florida Gateway College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Florida Gateway College make a median of around $26,950 per year.
Ridge Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Ridge Technical College is a public school located in the city of Winter Haven. Precision Metal Working graduates of Ridge Technical College earn a median of about $25,228 a year early in their careers.
Hillsborough Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Hillsborough Community College typically earn about $24,327 annually.
Withlacoochee Technical College landed the #17 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Inverness, Withlacoochee Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Withlacoochee Technical College earn a median of about $23,156 a year early in their careers.
Pinellas Technical College St Petersburg earned the #18 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Pinellas Technical College St Petersburg is a public school located in the city of Saint Petersburg. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $21,958.
Southern Technical College placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the suburb of Orlando, Southern Technical College is a private for-profit institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Southern Technical College make a median of around $31,007 per year.
This ranking is produced 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 · 19 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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