Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Kentucky
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Kentucky | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $45,000 | $41,230 | +9.1% vs US |
| State Rank | #15 of 50 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 4,740 jobs | 154,820 jobs | 3.1% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,060 | $17.34 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,280 | $19.36 |
| Median | $45,000 | $21.64 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| 90th Percentile | $66,570 | $32.00 |