Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,360 -17% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $61,990
Employed locally 30
National median $61,870

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $51,360
    75th
    $51,450
    90th
    $61,990

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 64% Median Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,720
    Maryland $99,750
    Urban Honolulu, HI $87,570
    Worcester, MA $81,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,890
    Wichita, KS $76,980

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in Houston, TX is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic salary in Houston, TX is 17% below the national median of $61,870. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in Houston?

    Entry-level Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.