SOC 514072

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

National Median

$41,230

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$41,230

Entry Level (10th pct)

$31,990

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,110

Total Employed

154,820

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	$31,990 - $36,290
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$36,290 - $49,100
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$49,100 - $60,110

Highest Paying Locations for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

$72,950

+76.9% vs national

Hawaii

$70,390

+70.7% vs national

Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

$62,140

+50.7% vs national

Portland-South Portland, ME

$60,660

+47.1% vs national

West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

$60,000

+45.5% vs national

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$72,950	190
Hawaii	$70,390	150
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$62,140	90
Portland-South Portland, ME	$60,660	340
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$60,000	810
Evansville, IN	$59,830	870
Maine	$59,050	440
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$57,320	210
Fond du Lac, WI	$56,310	170
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$56,060	450
Ogden, UT	$55,990	730
Winchester, VA-WV	$55,420	130
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$54,710	210
Sheboygan, WI	$53,710	1,010
Nevada	$52,900	370
Reading, PA	$52,710	610
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$52,560	170
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$52,460	280
Colorado	$51,900	1,570
Utica-Rome, NY	$51,500	110
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$51,360	50
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$51,180	100
Maryland	$50,990	270
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$50,580	300
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$50,550	360
Corpus Christi, TX	$50,480	80
Vallejo, CA	$49,910	150
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$49,780	40
Oklahoma City, OK	$49,690	580
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$49,570	30
Columbia, SC	$49,520	230
St. Joseph, MO-KS	$49,420	50
St. Louis, MO-IL	$49,220	2,190
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$49,180	220
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$49,100	670
North Florida nonmetropolitan area	$49,030	40
Mobile, AL	$49,010	150
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$48,990	300
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$48,980	200
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$48,970	710
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$48,860	160
Springfield, MO	$48,760	160
Birmingham, AL	$48,610	950
Chambersburg, PA	$48,600	40
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$48,240	80
St. Cloud, MN	$48,180	100
Burlington, NC	$48,130	330
Reno, NV	$48,040	110
Columbus, OH	$47,800	1,360
Lancaster, PA	$47,790	410

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic?

The national median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic is $41,230, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics is Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median salary of $72,950.

How much can an experienced Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make?

Top-earning Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics (90th percentile) make $60,110 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.