Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$62,700
National average
Salary Range
$38,430 – $95,780
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,130 | $71,150 | $173,080 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $85,820 | $38,200 | $126,260 |
| Georgia | $84,700 | $66,600 | $102,530 |
| California | $77,970 | $52,260 | $123,990 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $76,260 | $39,920 | $95,780 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,620 | $43,010 | $100,960 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,140 | $46,740 | $110,240 |
| New York | $73,840 | $46,610 | $100,800 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $72,250 | $59,850 | $96,760 |
| Rochester, NY | $70,980 | $46,610 | $74,120 |
| Ohio | $68,530 | $49,960 | $75,480 |
| Florida | $67,600 | $37,490 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | $66,660 | $42,000 | $66,670 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,660 | $38,790 | $66,670 |
| Massachusetts | $65,600 | $60,650 | $103,730 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,540 | $52,990 | $82,050 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,660 | $60,650 | $108,570 |
| Indiana | $59,800 | $33,920 | $75,650 |
| Michigan | $59,100 | $37,430 | $95,780 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,280 | $40,430 | $57,280 |
| Missouri | $57,280 | $40,430 | $57,280 |
| Iowa | $52,400 | $47,710 | $74,420 |
| Utah | $51,960 | $51,960 | $93,330 |
| Minnesota | $51,620 | $51,080 | $55,300 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,100 | $51,080 | $55,300 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $48,860 | $36,170 | $70,660 |
| North Carolina | $46,680 | $37,590 | $66,130 |
| Texas | $45,880 | $37,420 | $126,260 |
| New Jersey | $43,000 | $39,150 | $45,650 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $38,460 | $37,430 | $76,900 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $33,340 | $33,330 | $73,480 |
| Rhode Island | $33,330 | $33,330 | $68,440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make?▾
The median annual salary for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic is $62,700, with a typical range of $38,430 – $95,780 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic?▾
Entry-level Model Makers, Metal and Plastic positions typically start around $38,430 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Model Makers, Metal and Plastics earn the most?▾
Model Makers, Metal and Plastics tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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