How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Atlanta?
$44,440a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $44,440Highest 10%: $57,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $51,370 | $24.70 | |
| 90th | $57,660 | $27.72 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| Augusta, GA | $49,720 |
| Gainesville, GA | $39,430 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $35,020 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.37 ($44,440 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $44,440 against $45,950 nationally, 3% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $42,030, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
46 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,660 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.