SOC 51-4061 · May 2025 · United States
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $63,340 per year, measured over 2,610 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $92,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 103.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $92,960 and North Carolina pays $45,760.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $92,960 | 260 | |
| 2 | Florida | $79,930 | 50 | |
| 3 | New York | $77,710 | 120 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $72,340 | 70 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $68,890 | — | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $67,830 | 100 | |
| 7 | Texas | $65,920 | 230 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $62,620 | 50 | |
| 9 | Iowa | $61,550 | 40 | |
| 10 | Ohio | $60,880 | 60 |
States with the most Model Makers, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 710 | $60,540 | |
| 2 | California | 260 | $92,960 | |
| 3 | Texas | 230 | $65,920 | |
| 4 | New York | 120 | $77,710 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 100 | $67,830 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 70 | $72,340 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 60 | $60,880 | |
| 8 | Utah | 60 | $53,650 | |
| 9 | Florida | 50 | $79,930 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 50 | $62,620 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $94,950 | 120 |
| 2 | Dallas | $89,960 | 70 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $84,780 | 40 |
| 4 | Detroit | $81,110 | 490 |
| 5 | New York | $77,710 | 80 |
| 6 | Rochester | $76,520 | 40 |
| 7 | Boston | $70,980 | 60 |
| 8 | Chicago | $68,890 | — |
| 9 | Providence | $58,500 | 60 |
| 10 | Raleigh | $45,760 | — |
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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