Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Role Overview
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Recommended Majors
No related majors data yet.
Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $70,390 |
| Maine | $59,050 |
| Nevada | $52,900 |
| Colorado | $51,900 |
| Maryland | $50,990 |
| Washington | $47,640 |
| Minnesota | $47,110 |
| Delaware | $46,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,300 |
| Utah | $45,820 |
| Virginia | $45,620 |
| Vermont | $45,390 |
| California | $45,380 |
| Iowa | $45,380 |
| Kentucky | $45,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the job outlook for this career?
Projected growth and annual openings are from BLS Employment Projections. Use the sidebar for median salary and growth rate.
How does salary vary by state?
See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.
Median Annual Salary
$41,230
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-3.8%
Avg. annual openings
15.9k
Market Insight
Explore salary and growth data to understand demand and earning potential for this role.
Career Roadmap
Download our step-by-step guide to becoming a :Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic.
Download GuideJob Alerts
Get notified when new :Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic roles are posted.