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

$74,050a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $35.60 an hour or $6,171 a month.

Hourly
$35.60
Vs. national median
+61%
Rank among cities
2 of 72
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,450Median: $74,050Highest 10%: $85,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,450$30.50
25th$70,390$33.84
Median$74,050$35.60
75th$79,710$38.32
90th$85,430$41.07

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

New York, NY$33,790
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Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,300
Tool and Die Maker$87,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$61,060
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $35.60 ($74,050 a year).

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

Yes: $74,050 against $45,950 nationally, 61% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $60,740, so Albany pays 22% more.

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

2 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,430 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.