The average salary for a model makers, metal and plastic in the United States is $64,920, but the range typically falls between $49,270 and $76,960. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $31.21, with a range between $23.69 and $37.
There are approximately 2,840 people employed as a model makers, metal and plastic in the United States. With Michigan, California, Ohio employing the highest number of model makers, metal and plastic.The state with the best pay for a model makers, metal and plastic is Texas, with an average annual salary of $79,180, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $65,140.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,270 | $23.69 |
| Median | $64,190 | $30.86 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,960 | $37 |
| 90th Percentile | $88,420 | $42.51 |
The salary of a model makers, metal and plastic can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a model makers, metal and plastic in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for model makers, metal and plastic are Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts while the worst states are Missouri, Minnesota, Utah, North Carolina, Iowa.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $60,320 | $78,270 | $97,870 |
| Connecticut | $61,330 | $82,760 | $107,870 |
| Florida | $46,790 | $67,200 | $101,360 |
| Georgia | $71,630 | $82,900 | $81,130 |
| Indiana | $51,080 | $62,410 | $79,090 |
| Iowa | $44,270 | $57,320 | $71,010 |
| Massachusetts | $51,830 | $72,210 | $97,100 |
| Michigan | $44,410 | $64,100 | $88,420 |
| Minnesota | $47,710 | $49,200 | $52,650 |
| Missouri | $38,030 | $65,140 | $98,580 |
| New York | $36,980 | $63,520 | $87,370 |
| North Carolina | $40,840 | $52,240 | $69,710 |
| Ohio | $64,960 | $67,530 | $78,640 |
| Texas | $44,190 | $79,180 | $119,710 |
| Utah | $47,810 | $53,590 | $64,810 |
Even between cities, the salary of a model makers, metal and plastic can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for model makers, metal and plastic is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $86,010.The city with the lowest average salary for model makers, metal and plastic is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area, PA with an average salary of $41,600.
Areas with highest average salaries for model makers, metal and plastic
Areas with lowest average salaries for model makers, metal and plastic
The number of model makers, metal and plastic in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of model makers, metal and plastic has decreased by -560. On average, the number of model makers, metal and plastic has been increasing by -4.1% each year. The salary of model makers, metal and plastic has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of model makers, metal and plastic has increased by $6,740. On average, the salary of model makers, metal and plastic has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for model makers, metal and plastic compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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