Model Makers, Metal and Plastic salary in Raleigh-Cary, NC
SOC 51-4061 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$45,760
per year in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Middle half
$39,990–$55,730
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$45,760
published median
United States
$63,340
27.8% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
10th
11 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: North Carolina ($45,760). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $45,760 median has purchasing power comparable to about $46,619 nationally. Raleigh-Cary, NC's BEA regional price parity is 98.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Raleigh-Cary, NC.
$39,710$60,630
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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