Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 240 | $33,580 | $16.14 | |
| California | 480 | $50,360 | $24.21 | |
| Colorado | 40 | $39,720 | $19.09 | |
| Florida | 40 | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| Georgia | 280 | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| Illinois | $50,820 | $24.43 | ||
| Indiana | 120 | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Louisiana | 110 | $47,910 | $23.04 | |
| Maine | 210 | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| Maryland | 40 | $53,260 | $25.61 | |
| Massachusetts | 40 | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| Michigan | 190 | $41,680 | $20.04 | |
| Minnesota | 50 | $41,570 | $19.99 | |
| Missouri | 110 | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| New York | 70 | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| Ohio | 60 | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| Oklahoma | 60 | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| Pennsylvania | $49,360 | $23.73 | ||
| Tennessee | 110 | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| Texas | 280 | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Utah | 60 | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| Virginia | 1,400 | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| Washington | 580 | $63,460 | $30.51 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL
Associate Degree
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Certificate
Associate Degree
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe, AR
Certificate
Associate Degree
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and modify metal parts in support of other manufacturing, repair or design activities, or as an independent business.
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
Certificate
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
Certificate
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
Certificate
Associate Degree
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Certificate
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$52,340 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as layout workers, metal and plastic.
- Less than high school 18%
- High school graduate 48%
- College dropout 21%
- Associate’s degree 7%
- Bachelor’s degree 5%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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