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Top 11 cities for model makers, metal and plastic by average salary
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,390 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $91,910 |
| Dallas, TX | $84,380 |
| New York, NY | $79,910 |
| Boston, MA | $78,990 |
| Detroit, MI | $74,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $71,870 |
| Chicago, IL | $60,650 |
| Providence, RI | $56,870 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $49,390 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,830 |
Map: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary by metro area
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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $98,390 | $91,910 |
| Texas | 1 | $84,380 | $84,380 |
| New York | 2 | $79,910 | $71,870 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $78,990 | $78,990 |
| Michigan | 2 | $74,150 | $49,390 |
| Illinois | 1 | $60,650 | $60,650 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $56,870 | $56,870 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $48,830 | $48,830 |
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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,390 | $94,950 | $47.30 | 120 |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,910 | $84,780 | $44.19 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $84,380 | $89,960 | $40.57 | 70 |
| New York, NY | $79,910 | $77,710 | $38.42 | 80 |
| Boston, MA | $78,990 | $70,980 | $37.98 | 60 |
| Detroit, MI | $74,150 | $81,110 | $35.65 | 490 |
| Rochester, NY | $71,870 | $76,520 | $34.55 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $60,650 | $68,890 | $29.16 | n/a |
| Providence, RI | $56,870 | $58,500 | $27.34 | 60 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $49,390 | $44,220 | $23.74 | 70 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,830 | $45,760 | $23.48 | n/a |
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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary: questions
Where do model makers, metal and plastic make the most money?
In Los Angeles, CA, with an average of $98,390 a year, among the 11 metro areas we cover.
What is the average model makers, metal and plastic salary in the U.S.?
$76,310 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is model makers, metal and plastic pay the lowest?
Raleigh, NC, at $48,830 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 51-4061.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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