Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for patternmakers, metal and plastic is $27.89 an hour ($58,000 a year). About 1,470 people work in this job there.

$27.89Median hourly pay

$49,070–$69,960Middle half of workers, yearly

1,470People in this job in the U.S.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.42	$42,460
25% of workers	$23.59	$49,070
Half of workers (median)	$27.89	$58,000
75% of workers	$33.63	$69,960
90% of workers	$39.71	$82,590

Best-paying states for patternmakers, metal and plastic

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Ohio	$97,690	70
Minnesota	$74,900	60
Massachusetts	$65,210	0
Iowa	$63,420	90
Alabama	$62,290	110
Washington	$59,800	30
Indiana	$54,740	80
Pennsylvania	$54,150	160
Michigan	$53,780	250
Wisconsin	$52,150	230

Education, experience and outlook for patternmakers, metal and plastic

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -22.8% over ten years, declining · about 100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,330
Tool and Die Makers	$64,050
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$51,330
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$46,170
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$42,660
Etchers and Engravers	$43,310
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$63,870
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	$62,750

Other job titles for this job

Acoustical Tile PatternmakerAll-around PatternmakerDie Cast Die MakerDie TechnicianExtrusion Die Template MakerFixture BuilderFoundry PatternmakerFreelance PatternmakerJourneyman PatternmakerLoftsmanMetal Bench PatternmakerMetal Mold Maker

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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.