Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.

What a model maker, metal and plastic does

Become a model maker, metal and plastic

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good model maker, metal and plastic

  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $35 per hour with an average salary of $72,100 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $29 and $37 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $59,800 and $76,300 per year.

Model Maker, Metal And Plastic job outlook

  • There are 20 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 7 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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