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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Akron?

$44,720a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,727 a month.

Hourly
$21.50
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
44 of 72
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,000Median: $44,720Highest 10%: $65,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,000$14.42
25th$42,950$20.65
Median$44,720$21.50
75th$48,280$23.21
90th$65,600$31.54

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Dayton, OH$49,120
Cleveland, OH$45,180
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in Ohio Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,830
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,910
Tool and Die Maker$61,440
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,410
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,280
Machinist$56,380
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$54,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,100
Welder$50,340
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,530
Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $21.50 ($44,720 a year).

Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Akron than the national average?

No: $44,720 against $45,950 nationally, 3% less.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $45,180, so Akron pays 1% less.

Where does Akron rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?

44 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,600 or more.

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.