Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for metal workers and plastic workers, all other in the U.S. is $45,950 ($22.09 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $45,950
- Mean annual wage
- $48,580
- Median hourly wage
- $22.09
- Employment
- 15,900
15,900 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,350 | $16.99 |
| 25th percentile | $39,190 | $18.84 |
| Median (50th) | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| 75th percentile | $54,100 | $26.01 |
| 90th percentile | $65,510 | $31.50 |
Highest-paying states for metal workers and plastic workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $78,000 | 30 |
| Washington | $65,760 | 360 |
| Oklahoma | $65,040 | 180 |
| Kentucky | $61,320 | 200 |
| New York | $60,740 | 150 |
| Montana | $56,740 | 110 |
| Utah | $54,940 | 30 |
| Indiana | $54,890 | 250 |
| Alabama | $54,360 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $53,080 | 40 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Jersey: $33,790 median annual wage
- Florida: $36,040 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $36,770 median annual wage
- Michigan: $40,110 median annual wage
- Connecticut: $40,260 median annual wage
About this occupation
All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 16.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 49.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.2% |
| Master's degree | 0.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,450
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,570
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,750
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,220
- Machinists$58,750
- Production Workers, All Other$40,110
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,850
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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