Highest-Paying States for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Hawaii$78,000
2. 2Washington$65,760
3. 3Oklahoma$65,040
4. 4Kentucky$61,320
5. 5New York$60,740
6. 6Montana$56,740
7. 7Utah$54,940
8. 8Indiana$54,890
9. 9Alabama$54,360
10. 10New Mexico$53,080
11. 11Colorado$52,430
12. 12Minnesota$51,990
13. 13Virginia$51,690
14. 14Maryland$50,280
15. 15Illinois$49,570