Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania
Model makers operate precision machines like lathes, milling machines, and engraving equipment to fabricate working models from metal and plastic. They work in manufacturing plants, tool and die shops, engineering firms, and prototype development facilities, producing scaled versions or templates of products before full-scale production begins. In Pennsylvania the median pay is $52,990 a year, 16% below the national median of $63,340.
$52,990median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$52,970–$59,670middle half earn
40employed in Pennsylvania
$63,340U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Pennsylvania or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
NCwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringEquipment SelectionTroubleshootingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
MechanicalMathematics (knowledge)Production and ProcessingDesignEngineering and TechnologyComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic.
Licenses and training in Pennsylvania
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay in other states
California · $92,960Florida · $79,930New York · $77,710New Jersey · $72,340Illinois · $68,890Massachusetts · $67,830Texas · $65,920Indiana · $62,620Iowa · $61,550Ohio · $60,880
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O*NET-SOC 51-4061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.
