Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for metal workers and plastic workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $48,580 ≈ $23/hr
National median salary $45,950
Total employment 15,900 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -9.5%
Decline
Annual openings 1,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 20,400 → 18,500 (-1,900)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$75,360
- Hawaii$73,080
- New York$62,570
- Massachusetts$62,050
- Virginia$61,040
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Florida$37,980
- New Jersey$40,380
- Tennessee$40,570
- Georgia$43,060
- Michigan$43,560
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $75,360 | $65,760 | $36 | +55.1% | 360 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $73,080 | $78,000 | $35 | +50.4% | 30 |
| 3 | New York | $62,570 | $60,740 | $30 | +28.8% | 150 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $62,050 | $47,060 | $30 | +27.7% | 30 |
| 5 | Virginia | $61,040 | $51,690 | $29 | +25.6% | 130 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $60,310 | $61,320 | $29 | +24.1% | 200 |
| 7 | Illinois | $57,470 | $49,570 | $28 | +18.3% | 170 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $56,470 | $65,040 | $27 | +16.2% | 180 |
| 9 | Indiana | $54,670 | $54,890 | $26 | +12.5% | 250 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $54,470 | $53,080 | $26 | +12.1% | 40 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $54,310 | $51,990 | $26 | +11.8% | 110 |
| 12 | Alabama | $53,580 | $54,360 | $26 | +10.3% | 80 |
| 13 | Maryland | $53,300 | $50,280 | $26 | +9.7% | 510 |
| 14 | Oregon | $53,170 | $49,510 | $26 | +9.4% | 570 |
| 15 | Colorado | $52,930 | $52,430 | $25 | +9% | 400 |
| 16 | Utah | $52,620 | $54,940 | $25 | +8.3% | 30 |
| 17 | Montana | $51,590 | $56,740 | $25 | +6.2% | 110 |
| 18 | Arizona | $51,270 | $47,050 | $25 | +5.5% | 100 |
| 19 | California | $51,170 | $47,380 | $25 | +5.3% | 1,970 |
| 20 | Nevada | $51,110 | $46,440 | $25 | +5.2% | 210 |
| 21 | Iowa | $49,580 | $46,570 | $24 | +2.1% | 40 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $49,090 | $47,830 | $24 | +1% | 790 |
| 23 | Maine | $48,530 | $41,600 | $23 | -0.1% | 60 |
| 24 | Missouri | $48,370 | $48,920 | $23 | -0.4% | 210 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $48,340 | $45,100 | $23 | -0.5% | 470 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $47,040 | $45,350 | $23 | -3.2% | 800 |
| 27 | Ohio | $46,940 | $45,180 | $23 | -3.4% | 790 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $46,540 | $40,570 | $22 | -4.2% | 180 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $46,470 | $45,680 | $22 | -4.3% | 210 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $46,410 | $46,470 | $22 | -4.5% | 400 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $46,390 | $45,190 | $22 | -4.5% | 470 |
| 32 | Texas | $46,380 | $45,560 | $22 | -4.5% | 1,410 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $45,290 | $40,260 | $22 | -6.8% | 350 |
| 34 | Michigan | $43,560 | $40,110 | $21 | -10.3% | 530 |
| 35 | Georgia | $43,060 | $42,030 | $21 | -11.4% | 1,730 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $40,570 | $36,770 | $20 | -16.5% | 980 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $40,380 | $33,790 | $19 | -16.9% | — |
| 38 | Florida | $37,980 | $36,040 | $18 | -21.8% | 490 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 85 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $83,870 | $78,450 | 40 |
| 2 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $74,050 | $73,650 | 50 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,760 | $76,030 | 300 |
| 4 | Corpus Christi, TX | $62,520 | $63,590 | 50 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,430 | $63,240 | 160 |
| 6 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,140 | $58,520 | 330 |
| 7 | West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $56,260 | $49,020 | 60 |
| 8 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $54,890 | $59,350 | 160 |
| 9 | Albany, OR | $54,020 | $59,410 | 60 |
| 10 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $53,930 | $57,940 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing metal workers and plastic workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $72,510 | $73,800 | 520 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $72,510 | $73,800 | 520 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $72,380 | $73,800 | 550 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $72,380 | $73,800 | 550 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $72,380 | $73,800 | 550 |
| 6 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $68,650 | $66,830 | 30 |
| 7 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $64,630 | $72,180 | 520 |
| 8 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $60,910 | $60,300 | 80 |
| 9 | Utility System Construction | $60,910 | $60,300 | 80 |
| 10 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $60,730 | $59,920 | 100 |
| 11 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $59,020 | $62,290 | 950 |
| 12 | Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $59,020 | $50,530 | 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do metal workers and plastic workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median metal workers and plastic workers, all other salary in the United States is $45,950 per year (mean $48,580), and about 80% earn between $35,350 and $65,510.
How much do metal workers and plastic workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,580 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays metal workers and plastic workers, all other the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for metal workers and plastic workers, all other at $75,360 per year (median $65,760).
What is the job outlook for metal workers and plastic workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change -9.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,700 openings per year.