Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 270 | $67,960 | $32.67 | |
| Colorado | 40 | $57,140 | $27.47 | |
| Connecticut | 30 | $75,850 | $36.46 | |
| Florida | 110 | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| Georgia | 70 | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| Illinois | $51,460 | $24.74 | ||
| Iowa | 80 | $56,260 | $27.05 | |
| Massachusetts | 110 | $75,150 | $36.13 | |
| Michigan | 1,190 | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| Minnesota | 30 | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| Missouri | 60 | $54,910 | $26.40 | |
| Nebraska | 250 | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| New Jersey | 60 | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| New York | 120 | $66,970 | $32.20 | |
| North Carolina | 70 | $50,700 | $24.37 | |
| Ohio | 270 | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| Oklahoma | 30 | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| Pennsylvania | 50 | $53,130 | $25.55 | |
| Rhode Island | 30 | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| Tennessee | 130 | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| Texas | 120 | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| Utah | 70 | $54,880 | $26.38 | |
| Virginia | $31,310 | $15.05 | ||
| Wisconsin | 90 | $46,250 | $22.24 |
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 form, shape, bend and fold extruded metals, including the creation of new products, using hand tools and machines such as cornice brakes, forming rolls, and squaring shears.
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ
Certificate
American River College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
Certificate
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
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$59,080 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 model makers, metal and plastic.
- Less than high school 15%
- High school graduate 46%
- College dropout 24%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 5%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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