Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,460 -2% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $63,770
Employed locally 30
National median $54,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $53,460
    75th
    $57,520
    90th
    $63,770

    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $65,570

    Related occupations in Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Northern Indiana is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in Northern Indiana is 2% below 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.