Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other pay range in York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,490 or more. The middle half of other metal workers and plastic workers in York earn between $39,180 and $44,490.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $44K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,400 | $3,617 | $20.87 |
| Median | $44,490 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,180 | $3,265 | $18.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,490 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other pay in York vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other metal workers and plastic workers in York earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($47,040) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($48,580). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $45,950.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | $43,400 | $44,490 | $39,180 | $44,490 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,040 | $45,350 | $36,080 | $61,620 | 800 |
| United States | $48,580 | $45,950 | $35,350 | $65,510 | 15,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary after taxes in York
On the average salary of $43,400, a single filer in York takes home about $35,720 a year, or $2,977 a month and $1,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is York a good place for other metal workers and plastic workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the York area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $43,400 buys what about $45,208 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in York ($48,170). A typical home costs $309,967, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
York ranks 5th of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($53,560).
- Philadelphia$53,560
- Pittsburgh$48,700
- Scranton$47,930
- Lancaster$47,010
- York$43,400
- Harrisburg$41,380
All Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for other metal workers and plastic workers
Davenport, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,450).
- Davenport, IA$78,450
- Seattle, WA$76,030
- Albany, NY$73,650
- Corpus Christi, TX$63,590
- San Francisco, CA$63,240
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Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary in York: questions
How much do other metal workers and plastic workers make an hour in York?
$20.87 an hour on average, and $21.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other metal workers and plastic workers salary in York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other metal workers and plastic workers take-home pay in York?
About $35,720 a year ($2,977 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,400. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other metal workers and plastic workers earn more in York than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,580).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4199; area York-Hanover, PA (49620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.54, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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