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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$92,960
Median Annual Salary
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+19.2% vs 2024
$97,030
Mean Salary
$92,960
Median Salary
$44.69
Hourly Rate
260 people work as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $92,960 per year ($7,746/month).
This is 42.4% above the national average of $65,275.
California ranks #1 out of 15 states for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 260 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 19.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
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.
Salary Range: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California range from $59,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $153,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $73,530 and $107,000.
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California is $92,960 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $97,030.
What is the salary range for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California range from $59,800 at the 10th percentile to $153,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $73,530 and $107,000.
What is the starting salary for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Model Makers, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $59,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $73,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 260 people are employed as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $44.69 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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