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

$54,890a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $26.39 an hour or $4,574 a month.

Hourly
$26.39
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
7 of 72
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,090Median: $54,890Highest 10%: $64,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,090$23.60
25th$54,890$26.39
Median$54,890$26.39
75th$64,630$31.07
90th$64,630$31.07

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Chicago, IL$49,570
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $26.39 ($54,890 a year).

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

Yes: $54,890 against $45,950 nationally, 19% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $54,890, so Indianapolis pays 0% more.

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

7 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,630 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.