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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Tampa?

$30,800a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $14.81 an hour or $2,567 a month.

Hourly
$14.81
Vs. national median
-33%
Rank among cities
71 of 72
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,420Median: $30,800Highest 10%: $46,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,420$13.66
25th$30,790$14.80
Median$30,800$14.81
75th$36,530$17.56
90th$46,280$22.25

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Jacksonville, FL$40,440
Orlando, FL$38,270
Miami, FL$36,490
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in Florida Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$75,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,510
Tool and Die Maker$64,460
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,920
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$56,830
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$53,130
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $14.81 ($30,800 a year).

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

No: $30,800 against $45,950 nationally, 33% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $36,040, so Tampa pays 15% less.

Where does Tampa rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?

71 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,280 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.