Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

SOC Code: 51-4199
Also known as:
Anvil Seating Press Operator, Arbor Press Operator, Assembly Machine Tender, Automatic Engraver, Automatic Wheel Line Operator
Median Annual Salary
$42,750
-9.5% growth (2024-2034)
2K
Openings/Year
20K
Current Jobs

What Metal workers and plastic workers, all other Do

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.

💰 Salary

$42,750
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

-9.5%
Decline

🎓 Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

2K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

20,400

Projected Employment (2034)

18,500

📚 Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement

Degree Programs for Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a metal workers and plastic workers, all other:

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

3,539 degrees awarded • 248 colleges offer this program

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

1,634 degrees awarded • 97 colleges offer this program

Precision Metal Working, Other

340 degrees awarded • 17 colleges offer this program

Best Colleges for Becoming a Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become metal workers and plastic workers, all other.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO 37 B
2 Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee Muskogee, OK 33 B
3 Williamson College of the Trades Media, PA 19 B
4 Michigan Career and Technical Institute Plainwell, MI 18 B
5 Northeast Technology Center Pryor, OK 151 C+
6 Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO 87 C+
7 NTMA Training Centers of Southern California Santa Fe Springs, CA 81 C+
8 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI 60 C+
9 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY 60 C+
10 Central Community College Grand Island, NE 60 C+
11 Texas State Technical College Waco, TX 58 C+
12 Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO 57 C+
13 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY 49 C+
14 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI 48 C+
15 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO 47 C+
16 Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA 46 C+
17 Davis Technical College Kaysville, UT 45 C+
18 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY 42 C+
19 Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT 39 C+
20 Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden, UT 38 C+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do metal workers and plastic workers, all other make?
The median annual salary for metal workers and plastic workers, all other is $42,750.
What education do metal workers and plastic workers, all other need?
Most metal workers and plastic workers, all other positions require a high school diploma or equivalent. Common degree programs include Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Machine Shop Technology/Assistant, Precision Metal Working, Other.
Is becoming a metal workers and plastic workers, all other a good career choice?
Metal workers and plastic workers, all other is projected to see -9.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 1,700 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for metal workers and plastic workers, all other?
Top colleges for aspiring metal workers and plastic workers, all other include State Technical College of Missouri, Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee, Williamson College of the Trades, Michigan Career and Technical Institute, Northeast Technology Center. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to metal workers and plastic workers, all other?
Metal workers and plastic workers, all other may also be known as: Anvil Seating Press Operator, Arbor Press Operator, Assembly Machine Tender, Automatic Engraver, Automatic Wheel Line Operator, Balancer, Balancing Machine Operator, Bale Tie Machine Operator, Ballistics Laboratory Gunsmith, Band Maker, Barbed Wire Machine Operator, Barrel Dedenting Machine Operator, Beading Machine Operator, Bench Loom Weaver, Bench Machine Operator, Bench Worker, Bit Shaver, Bit Tapper, Blacksmith, Blacksmith Apprentice. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.