Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $45,770 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $57,400
National median $42,750

Compare Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Tucson, AZ stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
in
Tucson, AZ
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $40,770
    50th (median)
    $45,770
    75th
    $47,240
    90th
    $57,400

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary is 33% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,830
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $38,170

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other in Tucson, AZ is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.1% above 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,770.