How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Scranton?
$52,880a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $25.42 an hour or $4,407 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.42
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,300Median: $52,880Highest 10%: $52,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $52,880 | $25.42 | |
| 75th | $52,880 | $25.42 | |
| 90th | $52,880 | $25.42 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,890 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,780 |
| York, PA | $44,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $25.42 ($52,880 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Scranton than the national average?
Yes: $52,880 against $45,950 nationally, 15% more.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $45,350, so Scranton pays 17% more.
Where does Scranton rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
11 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,880 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.