SOC 51-4192 · May 2025 · United States
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $63,870 per year, measured over 5,970 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $87,570.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 133.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $87,570 and Alabama pays $37,590.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $87,570 | 140 | |
| 2 | Washington | $85,300 | 500 | |
| 3 | Kansas | $79,240 | 610 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $75,020 | — | |
| 5 | Maine | $74,530 | 180 | |
| 6 | California | $74,490 | 480 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $70,260 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $63,880 | 90 | |
| 9 | New York | $62,700 | 70 | |
| 10 | Michigan | $61,550 | 160 |
States with the most Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 1,080 | $70,260 | |
| 2 | Kansas | 610 | $79,240 | |
| 3 | Washington | 500 | $85,300 | |
| 4 | California | 480 | $74,490 | |
| 5 | Florida | 200 | $58,170 | |
| 6 | Alabama | 190 | $37,590 | |
| 7 | Texas | 190 | $48,220 | |
| 8 | Maine | 180 | $74,530 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 160 | $61,550 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 150 | $59,350 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $123,080 | 50 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $87,570 | 140 |
| 3 | Bremerton | $79,890 | 440 |
| 4 | Wichita | $79,240 | 590 |
| 5 | Portland | $75,020 | 70 |
| 6 | San Diego | $74,490 | 250 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $69,010 | 80 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach | $67,540 | 770 |
| 9 | Riverside | $67,490 | 60 |
| 10 | Boston | $64,010 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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