Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-4199.00 - Preparation No Job Zone in O*NET
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$45,950
Employment, U.S.15,900
Median hourly wage$22.09
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,350 | $39,190 | $45,950 | $54,100 | $65,510 |
By state (38)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 80 | $54,360 | 0.39 |
| Arizona | 100 | $47,050 | 0.29 |
| Arkansas | 180 | $40,570 | 1.32 |
| California | 1,970 | $47,380 | 1.06 |
| Colorado | 400 | $52,430 | 1.36 |
| Connecticut | 350 | $40,260 | 1.99 |
| Florida | 490 | $36,040 | 0.48 |
| Georgia | 1,730 | $42,030 | 3.46 |
| Hawaii | 30 | $78,000 | 0.51 |
| Illinois | 170 | $49,570 | 0.27 |
| Indiana | 250 | $54,890 | 0.76 |
| Iowa | 40 | $46,570 | 0.23 |
| Kentucky | 200 | $61,320 | 0.99 |
| Louisiana | 210 | $45,680 | 1.08 |
| Maine | 60 | $41,600 | 0.93 |
| Maryland | 510 | $50,280 | 1.81 |
| Massachusetts | 30 | $47,060 | 0.08 |
| Michigan | 530 | $40,110 | 1.18 |
| Minnesota | 110 | $51,990 | 0.35 |
| Missouri | 210 | $48,920 | 0.69 |
| Montana | 110 | $56,740 | 2.02 |
| Nevada | 210 | $46,440 | 1.30 |
| New Hampshire | 790 | $47,830 | 11.33 |
| New Jersey | $33,790 | ||
| New Mexico | 40 | $53,080 | 0.44 |
| New York | 150 | $60,740 | 0.16 |
| North Carolina | 470 | $45,190 | 0.93 |
| Ohio | 790 | $45,180 | 1.40 |
| Oklahoma | 180 | $65,040 | 1.01 |
| Oregon | 570 | $49,510 | 2.82 |
| Pennsylvania | 800 | $45,350 | 1.29 |
| South Carolina | 400 | $46,470 | 1.68 |
| Tennessee | 980 | $36,770 | 2.92 |
| Texas | 1,410 | $45,560 | 0.98 |
| Utah | 30 | $54,940 | 0.20 |
| Virginia | 130 | $51,690 | 0.30 |
| Washington | 360 | $65,760 | 1.00 |
| Wisconsin | 470 | $45,100 | 1.56 |
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 220 | 10.55 | $46,930 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | 120 | 7.02 | $38,720 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 140 | 5.31 | $52,880 |
| Knoxville, TN | 220 | 4.97 | $35,530 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 110 | 4.65 | $49,720 |
| Reno, NV | 120 | 4.20 | $46,440 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 980 | 3.33 | $44,440 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 330 | 2.65 | $57,140 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 270 | 2.43 | $39,330 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 370 | 2.12 | $45,270 |