Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$42,750
↑ 35.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.5% since 2011 ($31,540 → $42,750)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $42,750
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+2.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,750 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $41,200 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $38,340 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $36,990 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | $35,520 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $34,830 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | $35,920 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | $35,820 | +7.6% |
| 2016 | $33,280 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | $32,990 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $32,130 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | $32,510 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | $31,060 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | $31,540 | — |
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.