Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 51-4199.00

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2024)

$20.56 hourly, $42,750 annual

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Local wages

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Employment (2024)

20,400 employees

Projected growth (2024-2034)

Decline (-1% or lower)

Projected job openings (2024-2034)

1,700

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Top industries (2024)

Manufacturing (66% employed in this sector)

Administrative and Support Services (20%)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 wage data external site and 2024-2034 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Job Openings on the Web

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Local job openings

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