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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in California (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 260 employed

Annual Mean
$97,030
$46.65/hr
Annual Median
$92,960
$44.69/hr
Bottom 10%
$59,800
$28.75/hr
Top 10%
$153,640
$73.86/hr
Location vs National Average
California
$97,030
Difference
+41.5% vs US avg
US National
$68,570

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$59,800
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$73,530
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$92,960
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$107,000
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$153,640

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$60K

25th

$74K

Median

$93K

75th

$107K

90th

$154K

California has a relatively small Model Makers, Metal and Plastic workforce (approximately 260 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In California, Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salaries range from $59,800 at the 10th percentile to $153,640 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $93,840 (101% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in California

Metro areas with highest Model Makers, Metal and Plastic wages

How Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Compares in California

The average Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary of $97,030 in California ranks above the national average of $68,570. There are approximately 260 Model Makers, Metal and Plastics employed in California.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.