Potters, Manufacturing
General Information
Description
Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit78.65%
- Self-employed16.13%
- Private, not for profit3.46%
- Federal government0.82%
- State and local government0.38%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Manufacturing
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$39,590
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
-
High school 30%
-
Some college 30%
-
Bachelor's degree 17%
-
Less than high school 16%
-
Post baccalaureate 4%
-
Master's degree 0%
-
Doctoral degree 0%
-
Associate's degree 0%
-
Post-doctoral training 0%
-
Post-master's certificate 0%
-
First professional degree 0%
-
Post-secondary certificate 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
Not sure what characteristics best describe you? Take the RIASEC Test.
Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Fine Arts
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Design
Gain insights into your knowledge by using the ASVAB Career Exploration Program