Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Occupation
$41,230
National Median Salary
$19.82
Median Hourly Wage
154,820
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+43.1%
10 Year Change
$28,810
2014 Median
$41,230
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $69,450 | 1,150 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $69,450 | 1,150 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $64,930 | 50 |
| Sporting Goods Retailers | $64,930 | 50 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers | $64,930 | 50 |
Top Paying States for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $70,390 | 150 |
| Maine | $59,050 | 440 |
| Nevada | $52,900 | 370 |
| Colorado | $51,900 | 1,570 |
| Maryland | $50,990 | 270 |
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Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Sporting Goods Retailers
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
