The average salary for a patternmakers, metal and plastic in the United States is $54,550, but the range typically falls between $44,090 and $64,830. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $26.22, with a range between $21.2 and $31.17.
There are approximately 2,150 people employed as a patternmakers, metal and plastic in the United States. With Michigan, North Carolina, Alabama employing the highest number of patternmakers, metal and plastic.The state with the best pay for a patternmakers, metal and plastic is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $72,530, while North Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $38,700.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,280 | $17.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,090 | $21.2 |
| Median | $49,670 | $23.88 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,830 | $31.17 |
| 90th Percentile | $77,230 | $37.13 |
The salary of a patternmakers, metal and plastic can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a patternmakers, metal and plastic in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for patternmakers, metal and plastic are Illinois, Michigan, California, Iowa, Washington while the worst states are North Carolina, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,100 | $48,210 | $65,330 |
| California | $50,970 | $68,510 | $89,480 |
| Illinois | $63,020 | $72,530 | $83,730 |
| Indiana | $44,860 | $52,710 | $69,880 |
| Iowa | $46,650 | $57,910 | $65,990 |
| Massachusetts | $34,890 | $41,150 | $62,250 |
| Michigan | $47,360 | $65,510 | $83,160 |
| North Carolina | $29,160 | $38,700 | $55,650 |
| Ohio | $42,130 | $62,710 | $88,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,750 | $54,390 | $87,330 |
| Tennessee | $35,590 | $48,250 | $63,660 |
| Texas | $35,040 | $47,450 | $53,970 |
| Washington | $41,600 | $58,420 | $72,970 |
| Wisconsin | $43,210 | $47,770 | $64,180 |
Even between cities, the salary of a patternmakers, metal and plastic can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for patternmakers, metal and plastic is Muskegon, MI with an average salary of $69,410.The city with the lowest average salary for patternmakers, metal and plastic is Greensboro-High Point area, NC with an average salary of $34,820.
Areas with highest average salaries for patternmakers, metal and plastic
Areas with lowest average salaries for patternmakers, metal and plastic
The number of patternmakers, metal and plastic in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of patternmakers, metal and plastic has decreased by -250. On average, the number of patternmakers, metal and plastic has been increasing by -2.6% each year. The salary of patternmakers, metal and plastic has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of patternmakers, metal and plastic has increased by $4,980. On average, the salary of patternmakers, metal and plastic has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for patternmakers, metal and plastic compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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