Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Metal & Plastic Workers:
45.5%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forMetal Workers and Plastic Workers
$49,800 median salary•135,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-4000
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
They shape and assemble metal and plastic parts to create products, using tools and machines to cut, mold, and join materials.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$49,800
Jobs (2025)
1,575,200
Growth (2025-35)
-2.7%
Annual Openings
135,900
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
