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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

Role Overview

Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Maryland	$99,750
Kansas	$76,730
Washington	$75,750
Virginia	$72,780
California	$71,780
Florida	$62,880
Massachusetts	$62,870
Indiana	$61,270
New York	$60,740
Pennsylvania	$59,450
Wisconsin	$58,890
Georgia	$58,390
Michigan	$58,200
Texas	$49,290
Alabama	$48,620

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$61,870

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-5.4%

Avg. annual openings

0.5k

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