Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $63,870 · Median hourly: $30.71 · Employment: 5,970
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,980 | $19.22 |
| 25th | $50,910 | $24.48 |
| Median | $63,870 | $30.71 |
| 75th | $79,470 | $38.21 |
| 90th | $93,860 | $45.12 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-4192
- Total U.S. employment: 5,970
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
The mean wage of $66,520 sits 4.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,590 | $18.07 | -41.1% | 190 |
| California | $74,490 | $35.81 | +16.6% | 480 |
| Florida | $58,170 | $27.97 | -8.9% | 200 |
| Georgia | $52,600 | $25.29 | -17.6% | 80 |
| Hawaii | $87,570 | $42.10 | +37.1% | 140 |
| Kansas | $79,240 | $38.09 | +24.1% | 610 |
| Maine | $74,530 | $35.83 | +16.7% | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $63,880 | $30.71 | +0.0% | 90 |
| Michigan | $61,550 | $29.59 | -3.6% | 160 |
| New Mexico | $38,560 | $18.54 | -39.6% | 60 |
| New York | $62,700 | $30.15 | -1.8% | 70 |
| Oregon | $75,020 | $36.07 | +17.5% | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,350 | $28.53 | -7.1% | 150 |
| South Carolina | $41,650 | $20.02 | -34.8% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $43,250 | $20.79 | -32.3% | 40 |
| Texas | $48,220 | $23.18 | -24.5% | 190 |
| Virginia | $70,260 | $33.78 | +10.0% | 1,080 |
| Washington | $85,300 | $41.01 | +33.6% | 500 |
| Wisconsin | $60,810 | $29.24 | -4.8% | 150 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for layout workers, metal and plastic?
The median annual wage for layout workers, metal and plastic is $63,870 ($30.71 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays layout workers, metal and plastic the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many layout workers, metal and plastic are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 5,970 layout workers, metal and plastic employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do layout workers, metal and plastic make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.71. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.