Potters, Manufacturing
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$46,170/yr
Typical range
$39,280 – $53,000
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Potters, Manufacturing does
You operate pottery equipment and hand-shape clay to produce ceramic products like dishes, tiles, and decorative items. Your work involves both machine operation and artistic craftsmanship to meet design and quality standards.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — $74,450/yr
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,570/yr
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $53,750/yr
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — $43,220/yr
- Machinists — $58,750/yr
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