SOC 51-4062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic — Washington
Washington
The median wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Washington is $59,800 per year, close to the national median of $58,000 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Washington is $59,800 per year, close to the national median of $58,000 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $48,980 and $69,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,090 and the ninetieth at $83,380.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Washington ranks number 6th out of 12 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 503rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,090 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $48,980 | −15.6% |
| Median (50th) | $59,800 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $69,570 | +19.9% |
| 90th | $83,380 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $61,410 | +5.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $59,800 buys what $55,888 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,888US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,800 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,090 to $83,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 12 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Washington?
The median annual wage is $59,800, or $28.75 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 Washington is 3.1% 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 Washington earns more than $83,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,090 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Washington. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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