Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $85,820 +36.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.26
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $126,260
Employed locally 70
National median $62,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $40,110
    50th (median)
    $85,820
    75th
    $104,580
    90th
    $126,260

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 98% Median Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary is 2% 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
    Georgia $84,700
    California $77,970
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $76,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,620
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $75,140

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Dallas, TX is $41.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary in Dallas, TX is 36.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Model Makers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,110.