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Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other earn a median $45,950 a year nationally. Production Occupations

U.S. median
$45,950
$22.09 per hour
Range
$35,350 – $65,510
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
15,900
across the U.S.
▲7.5%
Pay trend: The median for metal workers and plastic workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $42,750 (May 2024) to $45,950 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 5.1%.

What metal workers and plastic workers, all other do

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
-7.1% (declining)
Openings per year
1,300
Self-employed
3%

Employment of metal workers and plastic workers, all other is projected to shrink 7.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$39,101
per year · effective tax rate 14.9%
$3,258Monthly
$1,629Twice a month
$1,504Every 2 weeks
$18.80Hourly
  • Federal income tax$3,334
  • Social Security (6.2%)$2,849
  • Medicare (1.45%)$666
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$39,101

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$35,350$17.00$30,584
25th percentile$39,190$18.84$33,669
Median (50th)$45,950$22.09$39,101
75th percentile$54,100$26.01$45,649
90th percentile (top earners)$65,510$31.50$54,817

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Hawaii $78,000—$59,305 $37,440 – $96,35030
Washington $65,760+3.6%$55,018 $36,210 – $110,420360
Oklahoma $65,040+5.9%$52,058 $30,710 – $70,640180
Kentucky $61,320+17.5%$49,422 $48,300 – $70,390200
New York $60,740−3.0%$48,302 $42,690 – $81,760150
Montana $56,740+12.3%$45,861 $28,910 – $68,650110
Utah $54,940+11.3%$44,818 $35,950 – $78,45030
Indiana $54,890+7.9%$44,694 $40,800 – $64,630250
Alabama $54,360−12.8%$43,405 $35,030 – $71,68080
New Mexico $53,080—$43,501 $44,090 – $63,04040
Colorado $52,430+6.2%$42,709 $40,960 – $61,930400
Minnesota $51,990+10.2%$41,942 $41,810 – $67,110110
Virginia $51,690+17.7%$41,555 $39,370 – $86,880130
Maryland $50,280+4.8%$40,555 $36,230 – $71,650510
Illinois $49,570+3.2%$39,701 $38,020 – $83,870170
Oregon $49,510+0.2%$38,459 $34,880 – $77,320570
Missouri $48,920+3.2%$40,125 $38,240 – $63,960210
New Hampshire $47,830+3.2%$40,611 $37,820 – $61,910790
California $47,380+5.6%$38,742 $39,430 – $70,9901,970
Massachusetts $47,060−8.1%$37,860 $32,430 – $97,06030
Arizona $47,050−1.6%$39,017 $42,060 – $66,510100
Iowa $46,570+1.8%$38,481 $41,310 – $61,69040
South Carolina $46,470+11.5%$37,888 $35,070 – $62,870400
Nevada $46,440−1.8%$39,495 $40,130 – $65,980210
Louisiana $45,680+3.3%$37,900 $38,110 – $61,270210
Texas $45,560+17.7%$38,787 $34,710 – $59,8301,410
Pennsylvania $45,350+5.2%$37,226 $36,080 – $61,620800
North Carolina $45,190+4.3%$37,196 $37,030 – $59,800470
Ohio $45,180+5.0%$38,022 $40,160 – $60,710790
Wisconsin $45,100−5.9%$37,214 $39,090 – $65,890470
Georgia $42,030+16.0%$34,393 $33,830 – $57,3401,730
Maine $41,600−4.8%$33,979 $35,000 – $84,01060
Arkansas $40,570−9.4%$33,408 $37,360 – $65,240180
Connecticut $40,260−11.7%$33,642 $35,240 – $59,590350
Michigan $40,110+3.2%$32,954 $36,540 – $55,560530
Tennessee $36,770+6.9%$31,725 $32,760 – $50,160980
Florida $36,040−0.3%$31,138 $28,690 – $47,330490
New Jersey $33,790−27.0%$28,826 $32,220 – $48,850—

Related jobs

JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,960High school diploma or equivalent-9.7%
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,750High school diploma or equivalent-9.5%
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$50,060High school diploma or equivalent-6.8%
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$63,870High school diploma or equivalent-3.4%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,330High school diploma or equivalent-10.5%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,550High school diploma or equivalent-10.8%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,180High school diploma or equivalent+0.6%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,350High school diploma or equivalent-3.4%
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,720High school diploma or equivalent+0.7%
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,920High school diploma or equivalent-8.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal workers and plastic workers, all other make?

The national median salary for metal workers and plastic workers, all other is $45,950 a year ($22.09 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,350 and the top 10% earn over $65,510. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays metal workers and plastic workers, all other the most?

Hawaii has the highest median pay at $78,000.

How many metal workers and plastic workers, all other are there in the U.S.?

About 15,900 people work as metal workers and plastic workers, all other nationwide.