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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$65,920
Median Annual Salary
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+43.7% vs 2024
$74,440
Mean Salary
$65,920
Median Salary
$31.69
Hourly Rate
230 people work as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas earn a median salary of $65,920 per year ($5,493/month).
This is 1.0% above the national average of $65,275.
Texas ranks #7 out of 15 states for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 230 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 43.7% 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 Texas
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $38,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,260 and $98,220.
Median $65,920
P10: $38,630P25: $47,260P75: $98,220P90: $102,990
10th
$38,630
25th
$47,260
Median
$65,920
75th
$98,220
90th
$102,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,630
$18.57
$3,219
25th Percentile
$47,260
$22.72
$3,938
Median (50th)
$65,920
$31.69
$5,493
75th Percentile
$98,220
$47.22
$8,185
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,990
$49.51
$8,582
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,440 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas is $65,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,440.
What is the salary range for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Salaries for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $38,630 at the 10th percentile to $102,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,260 and $98,220.
What is the starting salary for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Entry-level Model Makers, Metal and Plastic positions in Texas typically start around $38,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,260 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 230 people are employed as Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Texas is approximately $31.69 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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