SOC 51-4062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic — Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Median pay for this occupation in Massachusetts comes to $65,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,000 by 12.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Massachusetts comes to $65,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,000 by 12.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $64,890 and $66,440. The lowest tenth earn under $63,130, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,510.
Among the 12 states with published data for this occupation, Massachusetts ranks 3rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 375th of 717 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | +8.8% |
| 25th | $64,890 | +11.9% |
| Median (50th) | $65,210 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $66,440 | +14.6% |
| 90th | $70,510 | +21.6% |
| Mean | $65,900 | +13.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $65,210 buys what $61,635 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,635US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,210 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,130 to $70,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 12 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $65,210, or $31.35 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 $58,000, so pay in Massachusetts is 12.4% higher. 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 Massachusetts earns more than $70,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,130 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.
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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