Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,690
↑ 57.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.9% since 2011 ($28,940 → $45,690)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,690
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,690 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $43,310 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | $39,590 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | $37,500 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | $35,440 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | $34,030 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | $33,340 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | $31,950 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $30,610 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $29,630 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | $29,820 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | $29,790 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $29,300 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $28,940 | — |
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.