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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$67,830
Median Annual Salary
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+3.4% vs 2024
$75,160
Mean Salary
$67,830
Median Salary
$32.61
Hourly Rate
100 people work as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $67,830 per year ($5,652/month).
This is 3.9% above the national average of $65,275.
Massachusetts ranks #6 out of 15 states for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 100 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 3.4% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $52,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $105,680 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,410 and $94,770.
Median $67,830
P10: $52,000P25: $59,410P75: $94,770P90: $105,680
10th
$52,000
25th
$59,410
Median
$67,830
75th
$94,770
90th
$105,680
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$52,000
$25.00
$4,333
25th Percentile
$59,410
$28.56
$4,950
Median (50th)
$67,830
$32.61
$5,652
75th Percentile
$94,770
$45.56
$7,897
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$105,680
$50.81
$8,806
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is $67,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,160.
What is the salary range for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $52,000 at the 10th percentile to $105,680 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,410 and $94,770.
What is the starting salary for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Model Makers, Metal and Plastic positions in Massachusetts typically start around $52,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,410 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 100 people are employed as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is approximately $32.61 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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