Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic earn a median $63,870 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$63,870
$30.71 per hour
Range
$39,980 – $93,860
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
5,970
across the U.S.
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$53,500
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,458Monthly
$2,229Twice a month
$2,058Every 2 weeks
$25.72Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,484
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,960
- Medicare (1.45%)$926
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$53,500
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,980 | $19.22 | $34,304 |
| 25th percentile | $50,910 | $24.48 | $43,086 |
| Median (50th) | $63,870 | $30.71 | $53,500 |
| 75th percentile | $79,470 | $38.21 | $64,737 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $93,860 | $45.13 | $74,861 |
Best cities for layout workers, metal and plastic (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita, KS | $79,240 | $60,953 | $68,529 | 590 |
| 2 | Bremerton, WA | $79,890 | $65,033 | $61,580 | 440 |
| 3 | Virginia Beach, VA | $67,540 | $53,275 | $54,395 | 770 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Bremerton, WA — $79,890
- Wichita, KS — $79,240
- Virginia Beach, VA — $67,540
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $87,570 | $65,310 | $71,240 – $99,940 | 140 |
| Washington | $85,300 | $68,839 | $57,760 – $105,100 | 500 |
| Kansas | $79,240 | $60,953 | $44,560 – $96,310 | 610 |
| Oregon | $75,020 | $55,872 | $63,440 – $87,370 | — |
| Maine | $74,530 | $57,413 | $54,180 – $88,300 | 180 |
| California | $74,490 | $57,518 | $59,770 – $87,360 | 480 |
| Virginia | $70,260 | $55,032 | $44,430 – $99,380 | 1,080 |
| Massachusetts | $63,880 | $50,534 | $40,000 – $84,190 | 90 |
| New York | $62,700 | $49,771 | $49,470 – $77,470 | 70 |
| Michigan | $61,550 | $49,270 | $39,670 – $79,040 | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $60,810 | $49,146 | $50,520 – $71,170 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,350 | $48,046 | $48,460 – $76,730 | 150 |
| Florida | $58,170 | $48,920 | $40,340 – $80,260 | 200 |
| Georgia | $52,600 | $42,337 | $43,620 – $68,320 | 80 |
| Texas | $48,220 | $40,925 | $34,410 – $66,250 | 190 |
| Tennessee | $43,250 | $36,931 | $40,660 – $80,570 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $41,650 | $34,304 | $30,070 – $64,200 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $38,560 | $32,472 | $35,470 – $44,850 | 60 |
| Alabama | $37,590 | $30,769 | $29,100 – $60,930 | 190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a layout workers, metal and plastic make?
The national median salary for layout workers, metal and plastic is $63,870 a year ($30.71 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,980 and the top 10% earn over $93,860. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays layout workers, metal and plastic the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $87,570. After taxes and local prices, Wichita, KS offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many layout workers, metal and plastic are there in the U.S.?
About 5,970 people work as layout workers, metal and plastic nationwide.