Occupation Salary Profile

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

SOC Code: 51-4061

Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.

National Median (BLS)
$57,730
▼ -22.54% Nominal ▼ -24.99% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$75,170
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
40
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,650
25th Percentile $46,230
National Median (50th Percentile) $57,730
75th Percentile $101,380
90th Percentile $161,050
P10: $38,650 P50 (Median): $57,730 P90: $161,050