The salary statistics of metal workers and plastic workers in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare metal worker and plastic worker salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,090 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,730 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for metal workers and plastic workers in the industry sector of construction. 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 $79,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid metal workers and plastic workers is $30,090.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of metal workers and plastic workers in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $47,580 | 2.73% | 14.44% |
| 2017 | $46,280 | 0.78% | - |
| 2016 | $45,920 | 4.68% | - |
| 2015 | $43,770 | 2.08% | - |
| 2014 | $42,860 | 2.64% | - |
| 2013 | $41,730 | 2.44% | - |
| 2012 | $40,710 | - | - |
The average salaries of metal workers and plastic workers in one industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed metal worker and plastic worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].