How much does a layout worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.71 an hour or $5,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.71
- Average (mean)
- $66,520
- Jobs
- 5,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| Median | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| 75th | $79,470 | $38.21 | |
| 90th | $93,860 | $45.13 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $87,570 |
| Washington | $85,300 |
| Kansas | $79,240 |
| Oregon | $75,020 |
| Maine | $74,530 |
| California | $74,490 |
| Virginia | $70,260 |
| Massachusetts | $63,880 |
| New York | $62,700 |
| Michigan | $61,550 |
| Wisconsin | $60,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,350 |
| Florida | $58,170 |
| Georgia | $52,600 |
| Texas | $48,220 |
| Tennessee | $43,250 |
| South Carolina | $41,650 |
| New Mexico | $38,560 |
| Alabama | $37,590 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $123,100 |
| Honolulu, HI | $87,570 |
| Bremerton, WA | $79,890 |
| Wichita, KS | $79,240 |
| Portland, OR | $75,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,490 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $69,010 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $67,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $67,490 |
| Boston, MA | $64,010 |
| Detroit, MI | $61,870 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,010 |
| Houston, TX | $43,550 |
| Birmingham, AL | $29,120 |
| San Juan, PR | $26,070 |
In other countries
Layout Worker belongs to the international group "Sheet-metal workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Tool and Die Maker$64,050
- Welder$53,750
- Welding$47,920
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,750
- Plating Machine Setter$43,960
- Tool Grinder$50,060
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$45,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a layout worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.71 ($63,870 a year).
How much does a layout worker make a month?
About $5,323 a month before tax, based on a median of $63,870 a year.
How much does a layout worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,980 or less a year ($19.22 an hour); the top 10% make $93,860 or more.
Which state pays layout workers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $87,570 a year, followed by Washington ($85,300) and Kansas ($79,240).
Which city pays layout workers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $123,100 a year.
How many layout workers are there in the United States?
About 5,970 people work as layout workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.