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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$68,890
Median Annual Salary
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+3.3% vs 2024
$60,260
Mean Salary
$68,890
Median Salary
$33.12
Hourly Rate
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $68,890 per year ($5,740/month).
This is 5.5% above the national average of $65,275.
Illinois ranks #5 out of 15 states for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay.
Salaries increased by 3.3% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $42,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $68,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,560 and $68,890.
Median $68,890
P10: $42,960P25: $45,560P75: $68,890P90: $68,900
10th
$42,960
25th
$45,560
Median
$68,890
75th
$68,890
90th
$68,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,960
$20.65
$3,580
25th Percentile
$45,560
$21.90
$3,796
Median (50th)
$68,890
$33.12
$5,740
75th Percentile
$68,890
$33.12
$5,740
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$68,900
$33.12
$5,741
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,260 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $68,890 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,260.
What is the salary range for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $42,960 at the 10th percentile to $68,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,560 and $68,890.
What is the starting salary for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Entry-level Model Makers, Metal and Plastic positions in Illinois typically start around $42,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,560 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is approximately $33.12 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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