Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary by State
The national median pay for foundry mold and coremakers is $48,110 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,310 in Tennessee to $67,060 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,160
- 25th percentile
- $41,870
- Median
- $48,110
- 75th percentile
- $57,350
- Top 10%
- $62,640
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,790 jobs.
Median pay in 33 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $67,060 | +39% | $48,790 | $79,610 | 270 |
| 2 | Missouri | $61,480 | +28% | $51,630 | $61,680 | 590 |
| 3 | Illinois | $57,110 | +19% | $41,240 | $62,640 | 390 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $56,840 | +18% | $51,020 | $76,650 | 470 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $55,940 | +16% | $47,440 | $77,730 | 60 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $55,210 | +15% | $49,610 | $62,710 | 330 |
| 7 | New York | $54,380 | +13% | $39,220 | $73,390 | 110 |
| 8 | Alabama | $51,040 | +6% | $37,180 | $55,340 | 850 |
| 9 | Indiana | $49,860 | +4% | $37,870 | $59,920 | 720 |
| 10 | Iowa | $49,060 | +2% | $43,250 | $57,580 | 480 |
| 11 | Ohio | $49,040 | +2% | $39,420 | $64,080 | 980 |
| 12 | Washington | $48,440 | +1% | $36,940 | $63,500 | 160 |
| 13 | Kansas | $47,910 | 0% | $32,120 | $55,000 | 150 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $47,310 | −2% | $36,290 | $104,080 | 110 |
| 15 | California | $46,930 | −2% | $38,280 | $61,970 | 420 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $46,910 | −2% | $32,270 | $62,100 | 260 |
| 17 | Georgia | $46,220 | −4% | $37,290 | $63,340 | 220 |
| 18 | Michigan | $46,150 | −4% | $38,180 | $59,540 | 2,050 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $45,910 | −5% | $38,960 | $57,500 | 90 |
| 20 | Utah | $44,970 | −7% | $35,100 | $61,000 | 110 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $44,750 | −7% | $38,280 | $57,900 | 1,230 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $44,130 | −8% | $32,480 | $62,490 | 1,270 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $43,610 | −9% | $26,940 | $62,640 | Not published |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $43,550 | −9% | $35,670 | $47,600 | 120 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $43,210 | −10% | $37,940 | $54,890 | 40 |
| 26 | Virginia | $43,130 | −10% | $40,090 | $71,410 | 110 |
| 27 | Colorado | $42,240 | −12% | $39,270 | $48,440 | 40 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $42,200 | −12% | $37,230 | $63,060 | 60 |
| 29 | Texas | $42,190 | −12% | $35,020 | $51,770 | 230 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $41,100 | −15% | $36,680 | $48,910 | 150 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $39,560 | −18% | $29,420 | $46,660 | 70 |
| 32 | Florida | $38,330 | −20% | $34,780 | $70,160 | 140 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $37,310 | −22% | $33,790 | $45,400 | 190 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary questions
Which state pays foundry mold and coremakers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $67,060 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $48,110). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays foundry mold and coremakers the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $37,310 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most foundry mold and coremakers work?
Michigan has the most jobs, about 2,050, with a median of $46,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.