Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in California

Model makers, metal and plastic in California earn the most in Los Angeles (average $98,390 a year) and the least in San Francisco ($91,910), across the 2 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the model makers, metal and plastic average at $97,030 and the median at $92,960 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,570.

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in California

Los Angeles$98,390
San Francisco$91,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Los Angeles	$98,390	$94,950	$69,570	$72,989	114
San Francisco	$91,910	$84,780	$84,780	$69,033	116

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary in other states

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary by city and state

More about pay in California

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 51-4061.
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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