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Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-4199 |
| title | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other |
| onet code | 51-4199.00 |
| description | All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately. |
| job zone | N/A |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 20,270 |
| a mean | 45,850 |
| a median | 42,750 |
| a pct10 | 33,850 |
| a pct25 | 36,890 |
| a pct75 | 49,930 |
| a pct90 | 62,800 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 20 |
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $63,470 and lowest in Tennessee at $34,410 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Washington, New York, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kentucky) average $60,402. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $63,470 | $71,510 | $34,510 | $104,230 | 420 |
| New York | $62,590 | $63,320 | $38,860 | $82,510 | 120 |
| Alabama | $62,310 | $58,720 | $47,240 | $62,730 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $61,440 | $54,430 | $29,710 | $69,310 | — |
| Kentucky | $52,200 | $55,070 | $41,890 | $65,330 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $51,190 | $63,190 | $38,050 | $97,550 | 30 |
| Indiana | $50,890 | $52,930 | $39,370 | $62,590 | 410 |
| Montana | $50,540 | $46,390 | $27,500 | $68,220 | 80 |
| Oregon | $49,390 | $52,010 | $34,060 | $71,300 | 500 |
| Colorado | $49,380 | $52,620 | $37,470 | $74,990 | 250 |
| Utah | $49,350 | $48,990 | $30,690 | $77,390 | 60 |
| Illinois | $48,010 | $53,050 | $36,680 | $79,350 | 300 |
| Maryland | $48,000 | $54,100 | $39,350 | $79,680 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $47,930 | $47,840 | $37,930 | $62,380 | 480 |
| Arizona | $47,830 | $49,040 | $40,770 | $61,740 | 330 |
| Missouri | $47,390 | $51,760 | $36,540 | $85,060 | 200 |
| Nevada | $47,270 | $48,790 | $37,870 | $63,910 | 320 |
| Minnesota | $47,160 | $48,110 | $39,970 | $59,610 | — |
| New Hampshire | $46,360 | $46,190 | $36,150 | $58,870 | 930 |
| New Jersey | $46,310 | $47,160 | $38,240 | $56,720 | 120 |
| Iowa | $45,730 | $51,240 | $39,370 | $61,610 | 100 |
| Connecticut | $45,610 | $48,140 | $37,510 | $70,800 | 270 |
| California | $44,860 | $48,120 | $36,710 | $65,850 | 2,490 |
| Arkansas | $44,790 | $49,000 | $36,860 | $63,190 | 240 |
| Louisiana | $44,200 | $44,450 | $37,650 | $53,750 | — |
| Virginia | $43,910 | $56,470 | $38,100 | $80,220 | 190 |
| Maine | $43,680 | $50,440 | $33,870 | $82,100 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $43,330 | $48,280 | $34,930 | $71,780 | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,100 | $44,660 | $36,810 | $57,720 | 1,280 |
| Ohio | $43,040 | $44,730 | $38,380 | $54,720 | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $41,670 | $43,850 | $33,810 | $60,470 | 740 |
| Vermont | $39,860 | $45,210 | $38,050 | $73,190 | 40 |
| Michigan | $38,850 | $43,020 | $35,430 | $57,130 | 1,140 |
| Texas | $38,710 | $42,440 | $30,470 | $57,960 | 1,500 |
| Georgia | $36,240 | $38,680 | $31,530 | $48,730 | 2,020 |
| Florida | $36,140 | $37,010 | $28,280 | $45,850 | 1,040 |
| Tennessee | $34,410 | $37,600 | $31,300 | $47,260 | 1,460 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for metal workers and plastic workers, all other. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Anvil Seating Press Operator or Arbor Press Operator frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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