Top 5 cities for patternmakers, metal and plastic by average salary
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,040 |
|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $60,320 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,320 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $55,280 |
| Detroit, MI | $51,050 |
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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary by state
Ohio pays patternmakers, metal and plastic the most statewide, $76,100 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $76,100 | $97,690 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $69,410 | $74,900 | 60 | 1 | $70,040 | $70,040 |
| Iowa | $66,650 | $63,420 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $65,900 | $65,210 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $61,410 | $59,800 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $58,660 | $52,150 | 230 | 1 | $55,280 | $55,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,390 | $54,150 | 160 | 1 | $56,320 | $56,320 |
| Michigan | $57,970 | $53,780 | 250 | 1 | $51,050 | $51,050 |
| Alabama | $57,590 | $62,290 | 110 | 1 | $60,320 | $60,320 |
| Indiana | $57,210 | $54,740 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $50,370 | $47,050 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $49,850 | $49,390 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,040 | $74,900 | $33.68 | 50 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,320 | $62,390 | $29.00 | 70 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,320 | $54,980 | $27.08 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $55,280 | $49,070 | $26.58 | 110 |
| Detroit, MI | $51,050 | $48,790 | $24.54 | 100 |
Related jobs
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $48,430
- MachinistsU.S. average $59,320
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersU.S. average $56,760
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $48,170
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $45,960
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $50,450
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherU.S. average $48,580
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $50,030
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary: questions
Where do patternmakers, metal and plastic make the most money?
In Minneapolis, MN, with an average of $70,040 a year, among the 5 metro areas we cover.
What is the average patternmakers, metal and plastic salary in the U.S.?
$60,610 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $58,000, so half of patternmakers, metal and plastic earn more than that and half less.
What salary should patternmakers, metal and plastic ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of patternmakers, metal and plastic nationwide earn between $49,070 (25th percentile) and $69,960 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays patternmakers, metal and plastic the most?
Ohio, with a statewide average of $76,100 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is patternmakers, metal and plastic pay the lowest?
Detroit, MI, at $51,050 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 51-4062.
- 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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