Highest-paying states for layout workers, metal and plastic
Hawaii leads at $87,570 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $87,570 | $81,120–$90,830 |
| Washington | $85,300 | $63,520–$95,560 |
| Kansas | $79,240 | $62,410–$79,470 |
| Maine | $74,530 | $62,420–$81,990 |
| California | $74,490 | $62,280–$87,360 |
| Virginia | $70,260 | $54,970–$93,600 |
| Massachusetts | $63,880 | $47,090–$78,870 |
| New York | $62,700 | $49,620–$67,430 |
| Michigan | $61,550 | $52,110–$66,610 |
| Wisconsin | $60,810 | $53,580–$64,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,350 | $51,570–$63,750 |
| Florida | $58,170 | $50,910–$67,580 |
| Georgia | $52,600 | $45,810–$60,050 |
| Texas | $48,220 | $39,980–$53,190 |
| Tennessee | $43,250 | $42,280–$55,950 |
| South Carolina | $41,650 | $32,800–$52,400 |
| New Mexico | $38,560 | $35,470–$39,990 |
| Alabama | $37,590 | $29,120–$58,550 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.