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

$47,780a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.

Hourly
$22.97
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
30 of 72
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,170Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $64,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,170$18.83
25th$40,740$19.59
Median$47,780$22.97
75th$47,780$22.97
90th$64,390$30.96

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Scranton, PA$52,880
Philadelphia, PA$50,070
Pittsburgh, PA$48,890
York, PA$44,490
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in Pennsylvania Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,630
Tool and Die Maker$60,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,970
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,810
Machinist$56,700
Welder$54,370
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$54,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,560
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).

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

Yes: $47,780 against $45,950 nationally, 4% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,350, so Lancaster pays 5% more.

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

30 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,390 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.