SOC 51-4199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other — New York
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in New York, NY is $33,790 a year, 26.5% under the national median of $45,950 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in New York, NY is $33,790 a year, 26.5% under the national median of $45,950 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,790 and $47,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,220 and the ninetieth at $49,140.
Albany leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $74,050. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 757th of 757 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | −29.9% |
| 25th | $33,790 | −26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $33,790 | −26.5% |
| 75th | $47,050 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $49,140 | +6.9% |
| Mean | $40,680 | −11.5% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | $74,050 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $33,790 buys what $31,316 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 31.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,316US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,790 a year, 26.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,220 to $49,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $74,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other in New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $33,790, or $16.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,950, so pay in New York, NY is 26.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New York, NY earns more than $49,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,220 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albany, at $74,050 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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