Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,870
↑ 55.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 55.2% since 2011 ($39,870 → $61,870)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $62,270
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,870 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | $62,270 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | $58,260 | +12.7% |
| 2021 | $51,690 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | $52,300 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | $49,940 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $47,900 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | $46,310 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | $45,820 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $44,530 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | $45,020 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | $43,040 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $42,050 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | $39,870 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.