Average Salary for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
SOC 51-4062 · Production Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in the United States is $54,540 ($26.22/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $39,150 at the 10th percentile to $79,690 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 1,570 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 16.3% since 2019.
Median Annual
$54,540
Mean Annual
$57,930
10th Pct
$39,150
75th Pct
$66,590
Employment
1,570
Salary Distribution
$39k
10th
$48k
25th
$55k
Median
$67k
75th
$80k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,570 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $53,910 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $52,220 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,520 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $80,190 |
| Michigan | $73,730 |
| Minnesota | $66,120 |
| California | $65,570 |
| Massachusetts | $63,480 |
| Ohio | $63,420 |
| Iowa | $63,300 |
| Washington | $59,740 |
| Indiana | $53,980 |
| Texas | $52,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,000 |
| Alabama | $48,660 |
| Wisconsin | $47,540 |
| Tennessee | $38,680 |
| North Carolina | $37,970 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,540 |
| 2023 | $49,670 |
| 2022 | $54,970 |
| 2021 | $48,090 |
| 2020 | $48,160 |
| 2019 | $46,910 |