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

$31,990
$36,290
$41,230
$49,100
$60,110

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

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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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See how this career performs in specific industries

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