Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic


Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.


2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 110 14.46 7.93 17.73 30,090 16,500 36,880
St Louis MSA 40 14.69 6.93 18.57 30,550 14,420 38,620

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 160 150 -10 -6.25 5 Caution
Kansas City MSA 60 60 .00 2 Caution
St Louis MSA 110 90 -20 -18.18 3 Caution

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking