How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.09
- Average (mean)
- $48,580
- Jobs
- 15,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| Median | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 75th | $54,100 | $26.01 | |
| 90th | $65,510 | $31.50 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $78,000 |
| Washington | $65,760 |
| Oklahoma | $65,040 |
| Kentucky | $61,320 |
| New York | $60,740 |
| Montana | $56,740 |
| Utah | $54,940 |
| Indiana | $54,890 |
| Alabama | $54,360 |
| New Mexico | $53,080 |
| Colorado | $52,430 |
| Minnesota | $51,990 |
| Virginia | $51,690 |
| Maryland | $50,280 |
| Illinois | $49,570 |
| Oregon | $49,510 |
| Missouri | $48,920 |
| New Hampshire | $47,830 |
| California | $47,380 |
| Massachusetts | $47,060 |
| Arizona | $47,050 |
| Iowa | $46,570 |
| South Carolina | $46,470 |
| Nevada | $46,440 |
| Louisiana | $45,680 |
| Texas | $45,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,350 |
| North Carolina | $45,190 |
| Ohio | $45,180 |
| Wisconsin | $45,100 |
| Georgia | $42,030 |
| Maine | $41,600 |
| Arkansas | $40,570 |
| Connecticut | $40,260 |
| Michigan | $40,110 |
| Tennessee | $36,770 |
| Florida | $36,040 |
| New Jersey | $33,790 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $83,870 |
| Albany, NY | $74,050 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,760 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,520 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,430 |
| Portland, OR | $57,140 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $54,890 |
| Albany, OR | $54,020 |
| San Jose, CA | $53,930 |
| Denver, CO | $53,090 |
| Scranton, PA | $52,880 |
| Charleston, SC | $52,180 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $51,690 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $51,500 |
| Baltimore, MD | $51,030 |
In other countries
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker belongs to the international group "Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press 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
- Layout Worker$63,870
- Plating Machine Setter$43,960
- Tool Grinder$50,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.09 ($45,950 a year).
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make a month?
About $3,829 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,950 a year.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year ($17.00 an hour); the top 10% make $65,510 or more.
Which state pays metal worker and plastic workers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $78,000 a year, followed by Washington ($65,760) and Oklahoma ($65,040).
Which city pays metal worker and plastic workers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $83,870 a year.
How many metal worker and plastic workers are there in the United States?
About 15,900 people work as metal worker and plastic workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.