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

$42,950a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $20.65 an hour or $3,579 a month.

Hourly
$20.65
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
49 of 72
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $42,950Highest 10%: $59,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,510$17.55
25th$36,510$17.55
Median$42,950$20.65
75th$51,160$24.60
90th$59,800$28.75

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Virginia Beach, VA$51,690
Greensboro, NC$47,160
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in North Carolina Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator$112,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
Gas Plant Operator$89,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $20.65 ($42,950 a year).

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

No: $42,950 against $45,950 nationally, 7% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $45,190, so Charlotte pays 5% less.

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

49 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,800 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.