Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,440 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $29,800
90th percentile $56,270
Employed locally 480
National median $42,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,800
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $41,850
    90th
    $56,270

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary vs area income 47% Median Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $78,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $74,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $63,700
    Washington $63,470
    New York $62,590

    Nearby metros — Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $42,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,880
    El Paso, TX $39,650
    Midland, TX $38,170

    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 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other in Houston, TX is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 12.4% below the national median of $42,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $29,800 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.