Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary in New York

Other metal workers and plastic workers in New York earn the most in Albany (average $73,650 a year) and the least in New York ($40,680), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other metal workers and plastic workers average at $62,570 and the median at $60,740 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,580.

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other average salary by city in New York

Albany$73,650
New York$40,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$73,650	$74,050	$70,390	$57,197	100
New York	$40,680	$33,790	$33,790	$33,234	113

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary in other states

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4199.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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