Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,540 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $52,990
90th percentile $82,050
Employed locally 40
National median $62,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,990
    25th
    $61,470
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $72,270
    90th
    $82,050

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 93% Median Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,820
    Georgia $84,700
    California $77,970
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $76,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,620

    Nearby metros — Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $68,530

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Model Makers, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Cleveland, OH is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.3% above the national median of $62,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Model Makers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $52,990 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,470.