Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$54,540
↑ 36.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.5% since 2011 ($39,950 → $54,540)
🏆Peak year: 2022 at $54,970
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,540 | +9.8% |
| 2023 | $49,670 | -9.6% |
| 2022 | $54,970 | +14.3% |
| 2021 | $48,090 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $48,160 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $46,910 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $45,840 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | $45,030 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $44,210 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | $40,960 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | $41,390 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | $41,820 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | $42,440 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | $39,950 | — |
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.