Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary (2025)
Based on 15,900 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,350 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $39,190 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $45,950 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $54,100 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $65,510 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$35K
25th
$39K
Median
$46K
75th
$54K
90th
$66K
Highest Paying States for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $75,360 |
| Hawaii | $73,080 |
| New York | $62,570 |
| Massachusetts | $62,050 |
| Virginia | $61,040 |
| Kentucky | $60,310 |
| Illinois | $57,470 |
| Oklahoma | $56,470 |
| Indiana | $54,670 |
| New Mexico | $54,470 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $75,360 per year, while New Mexico has an average of $54,470 — a difference of $20,890. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 15,900 workers were employed as Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $48,580 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4199