Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary
The median layout workers, metal and plastic salary in the United States is $63,870 per year ($30.71/hour). Salaries range from $39,980 at the entry level to $93,860+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 5,970 layout workers, metal and plastic jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 5.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$63,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.71
per hour
Employment
5,970
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,980
25th percentile
$50,910
Median
$63,870
75th percentile
$79,470
90th percentile
$93,860
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-5.4%
Decline
Annual Openings
500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
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$38K$88K■ No data
Top Paying States
Hawaii
$88K
+37%
Washington
$85K
+34%
Kansas
$79K
+24%
Oregon
$75K
+17%
Maine
$75K
+17%
California
$74K
+17%
Virginia
$70K
+10%
Massachusetts
$64K
+0%
New York
$63K
-2%
Michigan
$62K
-4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $87,570 | +37.1% |
| Washington | $85,300 | +33.6% |
| Kansas | $79,240 | +24.1% |
| Oregon | $75,020 | +17.5% |
| Maine | $74,530 | +16.7% |
| California | $74,490 | +16.6% |
| Virginia | $70,260 | +10.0% |
| Massachusetts | $63,880 | +0.0% |
| New York | $62,700 | -1.8% |
| Michigan | $61,550 | -3.6% |
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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,080 | +92.7% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $87,570 | +37.1% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $79,890 | +25.1% |
| Wichita, KS | $79,240 | +24.1% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,020 | +17.5% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,490 | +16.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,010 | +8.0% |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $67,540 | +5.7% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $67,490 | +5.7% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,010 | +0.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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