Career Outlook for Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
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The overall job outlook for Metal or Plastic Patternmaker careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 25.97 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 4.33 percent per year. Demand for Metal and Plastic Patternmakers is expected to go up, with an expected 2,210 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 6.29 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Metal and Plastic Patternmakers in the following states
| Ohio | 520 |
| Pennsylvania | 330 |
| Michigan | 330 |
| Wisconsin | 310 |
| Texas | 270 |
| Illinois | 230 |
| North Carolina | 220 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
| Arkansas | 30 |
| Missouri | 50 |
| Virginia | 50 |
| Florida | 50 |
| Tennessee | 60 |
| Alabama | 70 |
| Oregon | 80 |