Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $62,390 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $62,390
Employed locally 70
National median $54,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $62,390
    75th
    $62,390
    90th
    $62,390

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 90% Median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $80,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,900
    Michigan $73,730
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,800
    Minnesota $66,120
    California $65,570

    Nearby metros — Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,800
    California $65,570
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $52,220
    Alabama $48,660

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Birmingham, AL is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in Birmingham, AL is 14.4% above the national median of $54,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Birmingham?

    Entry-level Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.