SOC 514071

Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries. Excludes "Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic" (51-4072) and "Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic" (51-9195).

National Median

$45,700

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$45,700

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,220

Experienced (90th pct)

$61,390

Total Employed

12,720

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,220 - $39,370
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,370 - $51,360
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$51,360 - $61,390

Highest Paying Locations for Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Oregon

$65,020

+42.3% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$65,020

+42.3% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$60,650

+32.7% vs national

St. Louis, MO-IL

$59,350

+29.9% vs national

Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area

$59,350

+29.9% vs national

Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Oregon	$65,020	250
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$65,020	200
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$60,650	90
St. Louis, MO-IL	$59,350	460
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$59,350	50
Missouri	$59,300	610
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$54,190	60
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$53,300	80
New York	$51,770	210
Georgia	$51,410	330
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$51,100	80
New Haven, CT	$50,990	N/A
Connecticut	$50,990	180
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$50,270	50
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$50,000	50
Minnesota	$49,840	390
Massachusetts	$49,490	120
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$49,360	90
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$49,100	70
North Carolina	$49,040	80
Washington	$48,660	250
Peoria, IL	$48,380	40
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$48,360	70
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$48,330	160
Illinois	$48,320	390
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$48,320	220
Muncie, IN	$48,290	40
Syracuse, NY	$48,080	40
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$47,940	150
Indiana	$47,820	660
Cleveland, OH	$47,560	380
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$47,310	30
Ohio	$46,890	1,100
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$46,870	50
Virginia	$46,850	110
Nebraska	$46,780	80
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$46,600	30
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$46,530	80
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$46,380	40
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$45,920	380
Alabama	$45,720	650
Iowa	$45,700	610
Utah	$45,630	90
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$45,490	220
Colorado	$45,410	60
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$45,340	200
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$45,150	140
Battle Creek, MI	$45,040	30
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$44,780	N/A
Elkhart-Goshen, IN	$44,620	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Foundry Mold and Coremakers?

The national median annual salary for Foundry Mold and Coremakers is $45,700, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Foundry Mold and Coremakerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Foundry Mold and Coremakerss is Oregon, with a median salary of $65,020.

How much can an experienced Foundry Mold and Coremakers make?

Top-earning Foundry Mold and Coremakerss (90th percentile) make $61,390 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.