Metal Worker and Plastic Worker, All Other Salary in Sector of Manufacturing

The salary statistics of metal workers and plastic workers, all other in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare metal worker and plastic worker, all other salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual Salary of Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$24,830
25th Percentile Wage
$29,580
50th Percentile Wage
$36,980
75th Percentile Wage
$46,430
90th Percentile Wage
$56,010

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for metal workers and plastic workers, all other in the industry sector of manufacturing. 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, all other is $56,010. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid metal workers and plastic workers, all other is $24,830.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2018)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of metal workers and plastic workers, all other in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth6-Year Growth
2018
$36,980
-0.78% 12.22%
2017
$37,270
7.16% -
2016
$34,600
-1.97% -
2015
$35,280
2.18% -
2014
$34,510
1.48% -
2013
$34,000
4.53% -
2012
$32,460
- -

Compare Metal Worker and Plastic Worker, All Other Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of metal workers and plastic workers, all other in 23 industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for metal worker and plastic worker, all other occupations is the paper manufacturing industry with an annual salary $45,650. The lowest paying industry is the cutlery and handtool manufacturing industry (annual salary $24,610). For detailed metal worker and plastic worker, all other salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Paper Manufacturing
$45,650
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
$45,650
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$45,380
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
$44,580
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$43,780
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
$41,760
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
$41,760
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$37,040
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$35,080
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$34,900
Forging and Stamping
$34,210
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$31,830
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$31,140
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
$30,410
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$30,090
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing
$30,050
Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
$28,560
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
$26,860
Wood Product Manufacturing
$26,290
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
$24,840
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
$24,830
Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
$24,830
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
$24,610

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].