Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,700
↑ 48.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Foundry Mold and Coremakers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Foundry Mold and Coremakers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.4% since 2011 ($30,790 → $45,700)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,700
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,700 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $44,300 | +10.4% |
| 2022 | $40,120 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $37,710 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | $37,140 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $35,590 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | $35,430 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | $35,140 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | $34,790 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | $32,680 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | $31,340 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | $30,340 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | $30,540 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | $30,790 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.