Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199) in Connecticut



Home State Bridgeport-Stamford Danbury Hartford New Haven Norwich-New London Torrington Waterbury

Select Occupation

State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		300
Mean wage		$18.67
Entry wage		$13.59
10th percentile wage		$12.81
50th percentile wage		$17.47
90th percentile wage		$25.58

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	270	91.1%
Professional and Business Services	30	8.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	270	$17.68
Professional and Business Services	30	$

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199)

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$17.47		$20.68		-$3.21
2019	$16.76	+4.2%	$19.85	+4.2%	-$3.08
2018	$16.29	+2.9%	$19.28	+2.9%	-$2.99
2017	$15.79	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	-$2.90
2016	$15.37	+2.8%	$18.19	+2.8%	-$2.82
2015	$15.00	+2.4%	$17.76	+2.4%	-$2.75
2014	$14.66	+2.3%	$17.36	+2.3%	-$2.69
2013	$14.38	+1.9%	$17.03	+1.9%	-$2.64
2012	$14.14	+1.7%	$16.74	+1.7%	-$2.59
2011	$13.92	+1.6%	$16.48	+1.6%	-$2.55
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.47		$23.93		-$6.46
2019	$16.76	+4.2%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$6.19
2018	$16.29	+2.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$5.97
2017	$15.79	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$5.86
2016	$15.37	+2.8%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$5.80
2015	$15.00	+2.4%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$5.72
2014	$14.66	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$5.62
2013	$14.38	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$5.48
2012	$14.14	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$5.38
2011	$13.92	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$5.30

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


	State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285 LMI Home \| CTDOL Home \| CT.gov \| Feedback \| Disclaimer \| Privacy Policy \| Accessibility Policy Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)