How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Baltimore?
$51,030a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,660Median: $51,030Highest 10%: $73,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,660 | $16.18 | |
| 25th | $40,600 | $19.52 | |
| Median | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $62,750 | $30.17 | |
| 90th | $73,030 | $35.11 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,070 |
| Washington, DC | $45,630 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $111,300 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $83,530 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting | $78,750 |
| Plant and System Operator | $78,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $77,970 |
| Furnace | $77,440 |
| Molding | $66,540 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $65,670 |
| Welder | $61,920 |
| Inspector | $60,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $24.53 ($51,030 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $51,030 against $45,950 nationally, 11% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $50,280, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
15 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,030 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.