Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

Outlook

Employment for metal workers and plastic workers, all other is projected to change by -7.1% from 2025 to 2035. BLS estimates about 1.3K openings per year on average; openings include both growth and replacement needs.

What the numbers mean

These are national projections, not current vacancies or a guarantee of future demand. Median pay means half of workers earned more and half earned less in the reference year.