Metal Workers and Plastic Workers (all other)

What They Do

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.

Metal and plastic worker Salaries

• 2020 employment: 21,400
• May 2021 median annual wage: $36,990

Job Outlook for Metal and plastic workers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: -400
• Growth rate: -2 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Metal or plastic worker

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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