Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic to decrease by -3.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 6,200 to 5,900 jobs. Its estimate of 500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($63,870), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
6,200
Projected employment (2034)
5,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
-3%
Annual openings (projected average)
500
Pay & Preparation
$63,870
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Mathematics (3.12/5) • Operations Monitoring (3/5) • Reading Comprehension (3/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3/5) • Monitoring (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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