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

$38,720a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $18.62 an hour or $3,227 a month.

Hourly
$18.62
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
61 of 72
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,240Median: $38,720Highest 10%: $50,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,240$16.94
25th$35,350$17.00
Median$38,720$18.62
75th$48,030$23.09
90th$50,720$24.38

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Hartford, CT$42,130
New Haven, CT$38,240
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in Connecticut Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
Welder$52,710
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $18.62 ($38,720 a year).

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

No: $38,720 against $45,950 nationally, 16% less.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $40,260, so Waterbury pays 4% less.

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

61 of 72 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,720 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.