Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 150,470 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $34,170 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,270 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $44,350 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $51,020 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $61,600 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$34K
25th
$37K
Median
$44K
75th
$51K
90th
$62K
Highest Paying States for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $77,490 |
| Maine | $59,830 |
| Maryland | $59,030 |
| Nevada | $54,340 |
| Washington | $52,690 |
| Minnesota | $51,950 |
| Utah | $50,610 |
| North Dakota | $50,280 |
| Kentucky | $50,210 |
| Colorado | $50,170 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $77,490 per year, while Colorado has an average of $50,170 — a difference of $27,320. 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 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 150,470 workers were employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $45,960 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4072