Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Glass Blowers and Finishers
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers in Kentucky earn a median of $41,590 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($46,170)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,330; the top 10% earn over $48,320. Nationally the range is $35,850 to $61,530.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Etchers and Engravers$36,540 median in Kentucky
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41,590 median in Kentucky
- Potters, Manufacturing$41,590 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$43,610 median in Kentucky
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,740 median in Kentucky
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$59,040 median in Kentucky
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers pay in Kentucky
How much do glass blowers, molders, benders, and finishers make in Kentucky?
The median is $41,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,330 and the top 10% earn over $48,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for glass blowers, molders, benders, and finishers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 48 (−10% vs. the national median of $46,170). Living costs are not included.