Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary
The median metal workers and plastic workers, all other salary in the United States is $45,950 per year ($22.09/hour). Salaries range from $35,350 at the entry level to $65,510+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 15,900 metal workers and plastic workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 9.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$45,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.09
per hour
Employment
15,900
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,350
25th percentile
$39,190
Median
$45,950
75th percentile
$54,100
90th percentile
$65,510
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-9.5%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$34K$78K■ No data
Top Paying States
Hawaii
$78K
+70%
Washington
$66K
+43%
Oklahoma
$65K
+42%
Kentucky
$61K
+33%
New York
$61K
+32%
Montana
$57K
+23%
Utah
$55K
+20%
Indiana
$55K
+19%
Alabama
$54K
+18%
New Mexico
$53K
+16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $78,000 | +69.7% |
| Washington | $65,760 | +43.1% |
| Oklahoma | $65,040 | +41.5% |
| Kentucky | $61,320 | +33.4% |
| New York | $60,740 | +32.2% |
| Montana | $56,740 | +23.5% |
| Utah | $54,940 | +19.6% |
| Indiana | $54,890 | +19.5% |
| Alabama | $54,360 | +18.3% |
| New Mexico | $53,080 | +15.5% |
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Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $83,870 | +82.5% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $74,050 | +61.2% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,760 | +43.1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,520 | +36.1% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,430 | +31.5% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,140 | +24.4% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $54,890 | +19.5% |
| Albany, OR | $54,020 | +17.6% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $53,930 | +17.4% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $53,090 | +15.5% |
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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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