How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $25.93 an hour or $4,494 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.93
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 70
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $53,930 | $25.93 | |
| 75th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $75,690 | $36.39 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| San Francisco, CA | $60,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,650 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,860 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,270 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $25.93 ($53,930 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $53,930 against $45,950 nationally, 17% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,380, so San Jose pays 14% more.
Where does San Jose rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
9 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,690 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.