Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary
The median patternmakers, metal and plastic salary in the United States is $58,000 per year ($27.89/hour). Salaries range from $42,460 at the entry level to $82,590+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,470 patternmakers, metal and plastic jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 24.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$58,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.89
per hour
Employment
1,470
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$42,460
25th percentile
$49,070
Median
$58,000
75th percentile
$69,960
90th percentile
$82,590
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-24.4%
Decline
Annual Openings
100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
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$47K$98K■ No data
Top Paying States
Ohio
$98K
+68%
Minnesota
$75K
+29%
Massachusetts
$65K
+12%
Iowa
$63K
+9%
Alabama
$62K
+7%
Washington
$60K
+3%
Indiana
$55K
-6%
Pennsylvania
$54K
-7%
Michigan
$54K
-7%
Wisconsin
$52K
-10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $97,690 | +68.4% |
| Minnesota | $74,900 | +29.1% |
| Massachusetts | $65,210 | +12.4% |
| Iowa | $63,420 | +9.3% |
| Alabama | $62,290 | +7.4% |
| Washington | $59,800 | +3.1% |
| Indiana | $54,740 | -5.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $54,150 | -6.6% |
| Michigan | $53,780 | -7.3% |
| Wisconsin | $52,150 | -10.1% |
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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,900 | +29.1% |
| Birmingham, AL | $62,390 | +7.6% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $54,980 | -5.2% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,070 | -15.4% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,790 | -15.9% |
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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