Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $65,570 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.53
10th percentile $52,460
90th percentile $82,830
National median $54,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,460
    25th
    $65,570
    50th (median)
    $65,570
    75th
    $82,830
    90th
    $82,830

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 70% Median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary is 30% 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
    California $65,570
    North Carolina $37,970

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Los Angeles, CA is $31.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in Los Angeles, CA is 20.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $52,460 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,570.