The median annual wage for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in California is $77,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,050.
Pay spans roughly $52,260 at the 10th percentile to $123,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.49 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as model makers, metal and plastic in California.
| Median (annual) | $77,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.49 |
| 10th percentile | $52,260 |
| 90th percentile | $123,990 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.