The salary statistics of metal workers and plastic workers in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare metal worker and plastic worker salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $70,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for metal workers and plastic workers in the industry sector of information. 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 $70,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid metal workers and plastic workers is $26,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of metal workers and plastic workers in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $44,780 | -6.45% | -11.95% |
| 2017 | $47,670 | 3.44% | - |
| 2016 | $46,030 | -2.48% | - |
| 2015 | $47,170 | 6.72% | - |
| 2014 | $44,000 | -3.39% | - |
| 2013 | $45,490 | -10.20% | - |
| 2012 | $50,130 | - | - |
The average salaries of metal workers and plastic workers in two industries in the information 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 |
|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].