Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for model makers, metal and plastic is $30.45 an hour ($63,340 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.

$30.45Median hourly pay

$47,360–$86,740Middle half of workers, yearly

2,610People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for model makers, metal and plastic in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$19.12	$39,760
25% of workers	$22.77	$47,360
Half of workers (median)	$30.45	$63,340
75% of workers	$41.70	$86,740
90% of workers	$47.60	$99,010

Best-paying states for model makers, metal and plastic

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
California	$92,960	260
Florida	$79,930	50
New York	$77,710	120
New Jersey	$72,340	70
Illinois	$68,890	0
Massachusetts	$67,830	100
Texas	$65,920	230
Indiana	$62,620	50
Iowa	$61,550	40
Ohio	$60,880	60

Pay by state

Michigan · $60,540

Education, experience and outlook for model makers, metal and plastic

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -17.3% over ten years, declining · about 200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$58,750
Tool and Die Makers	$64,050
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$51,330
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$53,710
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$46,170
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$52,800
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$63,870
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$58,000

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.