How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in St. Louis?
$48,920a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.52
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,230Median: $48,920Highest 10%: $63,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,230 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 75th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 90th | $63,960 | $30.75 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $23.52 ($48,920 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $48,920 against $45,950 nationally, 6% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,920, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
25 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,960 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.