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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$74,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$74,020
Mean Salary
$74,490
Median Salary
$35.81
Hourly Rate
480 people work as Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $74,490 per year ($6,207/month).
This is 20.5% above the national average of $61,828.
California ranks #6 out of 19 states for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 480 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.
Top Skills
Mathematics
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.07
Design
3.78
Mechanical
3.51
Production and Processing
3.36
Engineering and Technology
3.31
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(60.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California range from $59,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $87,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,280 and $87,360.
Median $74,490
P10: $59,770P25: $62,280P75: $87,360P90: $87,360
10th
$59,770
25th
$62,280
Median
$74,490
75th
$87,360
90th
$87,360
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$59,770
$28.74
$4,980
25th Percentile
$62,280
$29.94
$5,190
Median (50th)
$74,490
$35.81
$6,207
75th Percentile
$87,360
$42.00
$7,280
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$87,360
$42.00
$7,280
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,020 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
California ranks #6 of 19 states
$61,828
National avg. for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
How much do Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California is $74,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,020.
What is the salary range for a Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California range from $59,770 at the 10th percentile to $87,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,280 and $87,360.
What is the starting salary for a Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $59,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,280 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 480 people are employed as Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $35.81 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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