Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for layout workers, metal and plastics across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$86,130
- Washington$82,430
- Oregon$77,060
- Kansas$75,010
- California$74,020
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$38,830
- Alabama$41,960
- South Carolina$46,830
- Texas$48,780
- Tennessee$50,300
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $86,130 | $87,570 | $41 | +29.5% | 140 |
| 2 | Washington | $82,430 | $85,300 | $40 | +23.9% | 500 |
| 3 | Oregon | $77,060 | $75,020 | $37 | +15.8% | — |
| 4 | Kansas | $75,010 | $79,240 | $36 | +12.8% | 610 |
| 5 | California | $74,020 | $74,490 | $36 | +11.3% | 480 |
| 6 | Maine | $71,960 | $74,530 | $35 | +8.2% | 180 |
| 7 | Virginia | $71,560 | $70,260 | $34 | +7.6% | 1,080 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $63,350 | $63,880 | $30 | -4.8% | 90 |
| 9 | New York | $62,900 | $62,700 | $30 | -5.4% | 70 |
| 10 | Michigan | $60,490 | $61,550 | $29 | -9.1% | 160 |
| 11 | Florida | $60,330 | $58,170 | $29 | -9.3% | 200 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $60,170 | $60,810 | $29 | -9.5% | 150 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $59,680 | $59,350 | $29 | -10.3% | 150 |
| 14 | Georgia | $55,000 | $52,600 | $26 | -17.3% | 80 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $50,300 | $43,250 | $24 | -24.4% | 40 |
| 16 | Texas | $48,780 | $48,220 | $23 | -26.7% | 190 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $46,830 | $41,650 | $23 | -29.6% | 40 |
| 18 | Alabama | $41,960 | $37,590 | $20 | -36.9% | 190 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $38,830 | $38,560 | $19 | -41.6% | 60 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 15 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,080 | $115,700 | 50 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $87,570 | $86,130 | 140 |
| 3 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $79,890 | $78,890 | 440 |
| 4 | Wichita, KS | $79,240 | $76,240 | 590 |
| 5 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,020 | $80,010 | 70 |
| 6 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,490 | $74,540 | 250 |
| 7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,010 | $72,450 | 80 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $67,540 | $67,770 | 770 |
| 9 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $67,490 | $68,740 | 60 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,010 | $62,230 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing layout workers, metal and plastics (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building Equipment Contractors | $96,690 | $96,080 | — |
| 2 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $96,690 | $96,080 | — |
| 3 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $93,010 | $83,960 | 350 |
| 4 | Sector 23 - Construction | $93,010 | $83,960 | 350 |
| 5 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $79,240 | $78,790 | 700 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $76,540 | $76,730 | 1,010 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $76,540 | $76,730 | 1,010 |
| 8 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $76,540 | $76,730 | 1,010 |
| 9 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $76,540 | $76,730 | 1,010 |
| 10 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $76,540 | $76,730 | 1,010 |
| 11 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $70,940 | $69,200 | 50 |
| 12 | Plastics Product Manufacturing | $70,940 | $70,750 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do layout workers, metal and plastic make in the U.S.?
The median layout workers, metal and plastic salary in the United States is $63,870 per year (mean $66,520), and about 80% earn between $39,980 and $93,860.
How much do layout workers, metal and plastic make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,520 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays layout workers, metal and plastic the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for layout workers, metal and plastic at $86,130 per year (median $87,570).
What is the job outlook for layout workers, metal and plastic?
Employment is projected to change -5.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 500 openings per year.