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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in New Haven?

$38,240a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $18.38 an hour or $3,187 a month.

Hourly
$18.38
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
64 of 72
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,300Median: $38,240Highest 10%: $78,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,300$16.97
25th$35,410$17.02
Median$38,240$18.38
75th$50,790$24.42
90th$78,880$37.92

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Hartford, CT$42,130
Waterbury, CT$38,720
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in Connecticut Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$123,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$80,130
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,770
Tool and Die Maker$77,410
Rolling Machine Setter$63,210
Welder$61,630
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,340
Machinist$59,780
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,760
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,490
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $18.38 ($38,240 a year).

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

No: $38,240 against $45,950 nationally, 17% less.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $40,260, so New Haven pays 5% less.

Where does New Haven rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?

64 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,880 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.