SOC 51-4199 · May 2025 · United States
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other across the United States is $45,950 per year, measured over 15,900 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $78,000.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 130.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $78,000 and New Jersey pays $33,790.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $78,000 | 30 | |
| 2 | Washington | $65,760 | 360 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $65,040 | 180 | |
| 4 | Kentucky | $61,320 | 200 | |
| 5 | New York | $60,740 | 150 | |
| 6 | Montana | $56,740 | 110 | |
| 7 | Utah | $54,940 | 30 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $54,890 | 250 | |
| 9 | Alabama | $54,360 | 80 | |
| 10 | New Mexico | $53,080 | 40 |
States with the most Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,970 | $47,380 | |
| 2 | Georgia | 1,730 | $42,030 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,410 | $45,560 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | 980 | $36,770 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 800 | $45,350 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 790 | $47,830 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 790 | $45,180 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 570 | $49,510 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 530 | $40,110 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 510 | $50,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davenport | $83,870 | 40 |
| 2 | Albany | $74,050 | 50 |
| 3 | Seattle | $65,760 | 300 |
| 4 | Corpus Christi | $62,520 | 50 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $60,430 | 160 |
| 6 | Portland | $57,140 | 330 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | $54,890 | 160 |
| 8 | Albany | $54,020 | 60 |
| 9 | San Jose | $53,930 | 70 |
| 10 | Denver | $53,090 | 220 |
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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