Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 33,190 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,850 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $39,280 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $46,170 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $53,000 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $61,530 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$39K
Median
$46K
75th
$53K
90th
$62K
Highest Paying States for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $60,620 |
| Montana | $55,680 |
| Washington | $55,060 |
| Massachusetts | $53,630 |
| Connecticut | $53,150 |
| Oregon | $52,700 |
| California | $52,280 |
| New Jersey | $52,270 |
| Maryland | $52,260 |
| New Hampshire | $52,100 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $60,620 per year, while New Hampshire has an average of $52,100 — a difference of $8,520. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 33,190 workers were employed as Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastics in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $47,500 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9195