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Top 5 cities for patternmakers, metal and plastic by average salary
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,040 |
|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $60,320 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,320 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $55,280 |
| Detroit, MI | $51,050 |
Map: Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary by metro area
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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $70,040 | $70,040 |
| Alabama | 1 | $60,320 | $60,320 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $56,320 | $56,320 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $55,280 | $55,280 |
| Michigan | 1 | $51,050 | $51,050 |
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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,040 | $74,900 | $33.68 | 50 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,320 | $62,390 | $29.00 | 70 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,320 | $54,980 | $27.08 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $55,280 | $49,070 | $26.58 | 110 |
| Detroit, MI | $51,050 | $48,790 | $24.54 | 100 |
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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary: questions
Where do patternmakers, metal and plastic make the most money?
In Minneapolis, MN, with an average of $70,040 a year, among the 5 metro areas we cover.
What is the average patternmakers, metal and plastic salary in the U.S.?
$57,197 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is patternmakers, metal and plastic pay the lowest?
Detroit, MI, at $51,050 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 51-4062.
- 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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