The average salary for a metal worker in California is around $32,420 per year.
Avg Salary
Metal workers earn an average yearly salary of $32,420.
Wages typically start from $23,260 and go up to $45,187.
55% below national average Updated in 2018
Metal worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level metal worker earnings begin at:
$21.72 per hour
$45,187 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level metal worker earnings begin at:
$18.56 per hour
$38,611 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level metal worker earnings begin at:
$15.59 per hour
$32,420 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level metal worker earnings begin at:
$13.09 per hour
$27,222 per year
10th percentile
Starting level metal worker earnings begin at:
$11.18 per hour
$23,260 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Metal worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $44,140 |
| Maryland | $41,920 |
| Delaware | $39,890 |
| Maine | $38,730 |
| Virginia | $38,210 |
| Wyoming | $37,200 |
| Utah | $36,500 |
| Minnesota | $35,880 |
| Washington | $35,350 |
| Massachusetts | $34,870 |
| Nevada | $34,670 |
| Illinois | $34,000 |
| Arkansas | $33,870 |
| Oregon | $33,840 |
| New Hampshire | $33,720 |
| New Jersey | $33,640 |
| Kentucky | $33,290 |
| Wisconsin | $33,070 |
| California | $32,420 |
| Connecticut | $32,360 |
| Tennessee | $32,330 |
| Idaho | $32,180 |
| Nebraska | $32,170 |
| Kansas | $32,097 |
| South Carolina | $31,810 |
| Georgia | $31,740 |
| West Virginia | $31,710 |
| Indiana | $31,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,660 |
| Mississippi | $31,150 |
| South Dakota | $31,000 |
| Arizona | $30,850 |
| North Dakota | $30,730 |
| Vermont | $30,670 |
| Iowa | $30,650 |
| North Carolina | $30,570 |
| Alabama | $30,550 |
| Michigan | $30,310 |
| Florida | $30,110 |
| Missouri | $29,990 |
| Ohio | $29,850 |
| New York | $29,420 |
| Montana | $28,800 |
| Oklahoma | $28,450 |
| Texas | $27,960 |
| New Mexico | $27,460 |
| Rhode Island | $26,750 |
| Colorado | $26,280 |
| Louisiana | $25,560 |
| Puerto Rico | $20,240 |
How do metal worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Metal workers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than log graders but more than sewing machine operators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Log grader salary | $41K |
| Drill press operator salary | $35K |
| Fork lift operator salary | $35K |
| Molding and casting worker salary | $34K |
| Metal caster salary | $31K |
| Metal worker salary | $32K |
| Hand polishing worker salary | $31K |
| Machine feeder salary | $28K |
| Dyeing machine operator salary | $26K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)