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Compare Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salaries across 15 states
Compare Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salaries across all 50 states. Click any state for the full breakdown.
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $92,960 | $97,030 | 260 |
| 2 | Florida | $79,930 | $76,110 | 50 |
| 3 | New York | $77,710 | $82,450 | 120 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $72,340 | $68,850 | 70 |
| 5 | Illinois | $68,890 | $60,260 | N/A |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $67,830 | $75,160 | 100 |
| 7 | Texas | $65,920 | $74,440 | 230 |
| 8 | Indiana | $62,620 | $59,390 | 50 |
| 9 | Iowa | $61,550 | $61,710 | 40 |
| 10 | Ohio | $60,880 | $59,510 | 60 |
| 11 | Michigan | $60,540 | $66,770 | 710 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $55,560 | $54,510 | 40 |
| 13 | Utah | $53,650 | $60,480 | 60 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $52,990 | $63,870 | 40 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $45,760 | $49,100 | N/A |
Gross salary only tells half the story. State income taxes vary from 0% to 13.3%, dramatically affecting your take-home pay. See exactly what a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. After-tax figures use IRS federal brackets and state income tax rates for all 50 states.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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