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

$50,050a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $24.06 an hour or $4,171 a month.

Hourly
$24.06
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
18 of 72
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,320Median: $50,050Highest 10%: $65,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,320$19.38
25th$42,390$20.38
Median$50,050$24.06
75th$58,630$28.19
90th$65,990$31.73

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$111,000
Gas Plant Operator$104,800
Power Plant Operator$103,900
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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$83,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$82,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$82,170
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$79,120
Tool and Die Maker$77,620
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $24.06 ($50,050 a year).

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

Yes: $50,050 against $45,950 nationally, 9% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $47,060, so Boston pays 6% more.

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

18 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,990 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.