Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in the United States
$42,460
10th
$49,070
25th
$58,000
Median
$69,960
75th
$82,590
90th
National median
$58,000
2025 OEWS
Mean
$60,610
Hourly median
$27.89
Employment
1,470
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| OH | $97,690 | 70 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,900 | 50 |
| MN | $74,900 | 60 |
| MA | $65,210 | — |
| IA | $63,420 | 90 |
| Birmingham, AL | $62,390 | 70 |
| AL | $62,290 | 110 |
| WA | $59,800 | 30 |
| Allentown, PA | $54,980 | 40 |
| IN | $54,740 | 80 |
| PA | $54,150 | 160 |
| MI | $53,780 | 250 |
| WI | $52,150 | 230 |
| TX | $49,390 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,070 | 110 |
| Detroit, MI | $48,790 | 100 |
| NC | $47,050 | 40 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.