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Metal Worker and Plastic Worker Salary in the Industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems

The salary statistics and trend of metal workers and plastic workers in the industry of water, sewage and other systems are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare metal worker and plastic worker salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$23,490
25th Percentile Wage
$28,980
50th Percentile Wage
$37,500
75th Percentile Wage
$65,470
90th Percentile Wage
$79,840

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for metal workers and plastic workers in the industry of water, sewage and other systems. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) metal workers and plastic workers is $79,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $37,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent metal workers and plastic workers is $23,490.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2016)

The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of metal workers and plastic workers in the industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201637,500-13.84%-28.13%
201542,690-3.14%-
201444,0305.54%-
201341,590-15.53%-
201248,050--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$11.30
25th Percentile Wage
$13.93
50th Percentile Wage
$18.03
75th Percentile Wage
$31.47
90th Percentile Wage
$38.39

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for metal workers and plastic workers in the industry of water, sewage and other systems. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) metal workers and plastic workers is $38.39. The median hourly salary is $18.03. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $11.30.

Table 3. Compare Metal Worker and Plastic Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Utilities Sector

The average salaries of metal workers and plastic workers in four industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of metal workers and plastic workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
$76,730
Utilities
$74,930
Natural Gas Distribution
$73,190
Water, Sewage and Other Systems
$37,500

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