Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers Wages
SOC 51-4190 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers is $43,260 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $32,150 and the 90th percentile is $62,580, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
80,600
P10
$32,150
P25
$36,960
Median
$43,260
P75
$51,200
P90
$62,580
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,260 | $45,800 | $32,150 | $62,580 | 80,600 | — |
| 2022 | $39,520 | $43,110 | $29,890 | $60,990 | 80,870 | -8.65% |
| 2021 | $37,630 | $40,940 | $28,950 | $59,970 | 78,530 | -4.78% |
| 2020 | $37,210 | $40,060 | $26,030 | $60,000 | 89,810 | -1.12% |