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SOC 51-4061·Production
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
Median wage
$75,760
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How pay grows with experience
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $53,472 |
| Median (typical) | $75,760 |
| Experienced | $83,870 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $77,582 |
| Finger Lakes | $72,824 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Production) and pay more than a Model Makers, Metal and Plastic. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,221 median (+$3,461) · −8.1% by 2032
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$94,173 median (+$18,413) · +20.0% by 2032
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$102,955 median (+$27,196) · −6.6% by 2032
- Power Plant Operators$124,926 median (+$49,166) · +0.5% by 2032
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