Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in the Industry of Engineering Services

The salary statistics and trend of model makers, metal and plastic in the industry of engineering services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare model makers, metal and plastic salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$30,160
25th Percentile Wage
$36,850
50th Percentile Wage
$46,400
75th Percentile Wage
$67,360
90th Percentile Wage
$83,070

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for model makers, metal and plastic in the industry of engineering services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) model makers, metal and plastic is $83,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent model makers, metal and plastic is $30,160.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2016)

The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of model makers, metal and plastic in the industry of Engineering Services from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201646,400-39.09%10.19%
201564,54024.51%-
201448,7206.63%-
201345,4908.40%-
201241,670--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$14.50
25th Percentile Wage
$17.72
50th Percentile Wage
$22.31
75th Percentile Wage
$32.39
90th Percentile Wage
$39.94

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for model makers, metal and plastic in the industry of engineering services. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) model makers, metal and plastic is $39.94. The median hourly salary is $22.31. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $14.50.

Table 3. Compare Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of model makers, metal and plastic in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of model makers, metal and plastic in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$74,490
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$74,490
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$56,940
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$52,180
Specialized Design Services
$48,310
Engineering Services
$46,400

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