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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in San Francisco?

$60,430a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,036 a month.

Hourly
$29.05
Vs. national median
+32%
Rank among cities
5 of 72
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,170Median: $60,430Highest 10%: $86,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,170$20.75
25th$52,230$25.11
Median$60,430$29.05
75th$69,930$33.62
90th$86,630$41.65

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

San Jose, CA$53,930
San Diego, CA$50,650
Oxnard, CA$50,000
Los Angeles, CA$47,860
Riverside, CA$45,270
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in California Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,600
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$129,900
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$125,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$117,700
Chemical Plant and System Operator$111,900
Tool and Die Maker$97,560
Aircraft Structure$97,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$93,640
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$91,500
Plant and System Operator$91,310
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $29.05 ($60,430 a year).

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

Yes: $60,430 against $45,950 nationally, 32% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $47,380, so San Francisco pays 28% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?

5 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,630 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.