Molders, Shapers, and Casters Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
The median molders, shapers, and casters salary in the United States is $46,170 per year ($22.20/hour). Salaries range from $35,850 at the entry level to $61,530+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 33,190 molders, shapers, and casters jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 6.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.20
per hour
Employment
33,190
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,850
25th percentile
$39,280
Median
$46,170
75th percentile
$53,000
90th percentile
$61,530
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+6.2%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
5,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Molders, Shapers, and Casters Salary by State
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$36K$58K■ No data
Top Paying States
Montana
$58K
+25%
Hawaii
$56K
+21%
Oregon
$53K
+14%
Connecticut
$53K
+14%
Washington
$52K
+12%
New Hampshire
$51K
+11%
Massachusetts
$51K
+9%
Maryland
$50K
+9%
Colorado
$50K
+7%
California
$49K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $57,860 | +25.3% |
| Hawaii | $55,990 | +21.3% |
| Oregon | $52,740 | +14.2% |
| Connecticut | $52,520 | +13.8% |
| Washington | $51,780 | +12.2% |
| New Hampshire | $51,470 | +11.5% |
| Massachusetts | $50,550 | +9.5% |
| Maryland | $50,360 | +9.1% |
| Colorado | $49,530 | +7.3% |
| California | $49,190 | +6.5% |
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Molders, Shapers, and Casters Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $68,490 | +48.3% |
| Bozeman, MT | $61,010 | +32.1% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,130 | +30.2% |
| Modesto, CA | $59,990 | +29.9% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $59,320 | +28.5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,570 | +26.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $57,300 | +24.1% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,770 | +23.0% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $56,320 | +22.0% |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $56,110 | +21.5% |
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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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