Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary
The median foundry mold and coremakers salary in the United States is $48,110 per year ($23.13/hour). Salaries range from $37,160 at the entry level to $62,640+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,790 foundry mold and coremakers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 25.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$48,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.13
per hour
Employment
12,790
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,160
25th percentile
$41,870
Median
$48,110
75th percentile
$57,350
90th percentile
$62,640
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-25.9%
Decline
Annual Openings
900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$37K$67K■ No data
Top Paying States
Oregon
$67K
+39%
Missouri
$61K
+28%
Illinois
$57K
+19%
Minnesota
$57K
+18%
Massachusetts
$56K
+16%
New Jersey
$55K
+15%
New York
$54K
+13%
Alabama
$51K
+6%
Indiana
$50K
+4%
Iowa
$49K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $67,060 | +39.4% |
| Missouri | $61,480 | +27.8% |
| Illinois | $57,110 | +18.7% |
| Minnesota | $56,840 | +18.1% |
| Massachusetts | $55,940 | +16.3% |
| New Jersey | $55,210 | +14.8% |
| New York | $54,380 | +13.0% |
| Alabama | $51,040 | +6.1% |
| Indiana | $49,860 | +3.6% |
| Iowa | $49,060 | +2.0% |
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Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $67,060 | +39.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,090 | +20.7% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,630 | +19.8% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,210 | +14.8% |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $54,920 | +14.2% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $54,080 | +12.4% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,010 | +8.1% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,610 | +5.2% |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $50,420 | +4.8% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,600 | +3.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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