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

$32,990a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $15.86 an hour or $2,749 a month.

Hourly
$15.86
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
70 of 72
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,260Median: $32,990Highest 10%: $50,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,260$15.51
25th$32,260$15.51
Median$32,990$15.86
75th$44,690$21.49
90th$50,690$24.37

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Memphis, TN$46,730
Nashville, TN$39,330
Knoxville, TN$35,530
Chattanooga, TN$35,020
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in Tennessee Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,550
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Tool and Die Maker$57,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,070
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,610
Machinist$48,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,250
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,890
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,840
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $15.86 ($32,990 a year).

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

No: $32,990 against $45,950 nationally, 28% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $36,770, so Jackson pays 10% less.

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

70 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,690 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.