How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Houston?
$38,270a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.40 an hour or $3,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.40
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,280Median: $38,270Highest 10%: $55,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,280 | $14.56 | |
| 25th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 75th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $55,430 | $26.65 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,520 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,830 |
| El Paso, TX | $40,910 |
| Midland, TX | $39,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.40 ($38,270 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $38,270 against $45,950 nationally, 17% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,560, so Houston pays 16% less.
Where does Houston rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
62 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,430 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.