Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary by State
Also called: Molders, Shapers, and Casters
The national median pay for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $46,170 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,620 in Arkansas to $57,860 in Montana.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,850
- 25th percentile
- $39,280
- Median
- $46,170
- 75th percentile
- $53,000
- Top 10%
- $61,530
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 33,190 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | $57,860 | +25% | $47,110 | $62,280 | 150 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $55,990 | +21% | $34,430 | $87,360 | 40 |
| 3 | Oregon | $52,740 | +14% | $39,270 | $64,060 | 410 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $52,520 | +14% | $40,030 | $65,420 | 170 |
| 5 | Washington | $51,780 | +12% | $43,010 | $68,170 | 1,130 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $51,470 | +11% | $37,280 | $67,650 | 160 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $50,550 | +9% | $37,630 | $72,520 | 1,200 |
| 8 | Maryland | $50,360 | +9% | $36,910 | $67,480 | 110 |
| 9 | Colorado | $49,530 | +7% | $39,250 | $63,760 | 390 |
| 10 | California | $49,190 | +7% | $37,790 | $70,720 | 3,590 |
| 11 | Arizona | $49,060 | +6% | $40,040 | $55,260 | 470 |
| 12 | Vermont | $48,660 | +5% | $39,540 | $63,650 | 240 |
| 13 | Maine | $48,640 | +5% | $42,080 | $57,540 | 120 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $48,030 | +4% | $38,820 | $71,660 | 550 |
| 15 | Delaware | $47,940 | +4% | $38,700 | $62,700 | 90 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $47,610 | +3% | $42,500 | $69,540 | Not published |
| 17 | Kansas | $47,360 | +3% | $39,170 | $61,780 | 680 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $47,360 | +3% | $38,160 | $71,780 | 620 |
| 19 | Illinois | $47,180 | +2% | $34,900 | $62,080 | 1,230 |
| 20 | Georgia | $47,160 | +2% | $33,210 | $64,000 | 760 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $46,970 | +2% | $35,320 | $54,080 | Not published |
| 22 | Louisiana | $46,870 | +2% | $37,220 | $76,980 | 100 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $46,460 | +1% | $30,850 | $55,410 | 220 |
| 24 | Indiana | $46,400 | 0% | $36,070 | $63,990 | 1,520 |
| 25 | Missouri | $46,380 | 0% | $34,700 | $59,880 | 690 |
| 26 | Iowa | $46,220 | 0% | $30,140 | $59,380 | 340 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $46,220 | 0% | $39,420 | $57,440 | 240 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $46,170 | 0% | $40,170 | $52,260 | 60 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $46,110 | 0% | $36,010 | $63,590 | 550 |
| 30 | New York | $45,940 | 0% | $36,850 | $64,850 | 1,150 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $45,860 | −1% | $33,330 | $56,720 | 880 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $45,790 | −1% | $38,610 | $58,490 | 900 |
| 33 | Virginia | $45,410 | −2% | $36,720 | $57,180 | 720 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $45,310 | −2% | $35,650 | $59,630 | 1,690 |
| 35 | Michigan | $45,250 | −2% | $37,020 | $57,080 | 1,470 |
| 36 | Florida | $45,030 | −2% | $36,290 | $56,710 | 2,410 |
| 37 | Nevada | $45,020 | −2% | $34,580 | $61,110 | 430 |
| 38 | Ohio | $44,560 | −3% | $37,120 | $62,360 | 1,560 |
| 39 | Utah | $43,440 | −6% | $35,300 | $57,790 | 710 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $43,300 | −6% | $37,220 | $51,280 | 260 |
| 41 | Idaho | $42,620 | −8% | $36,940 | $49,070 | 210 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $41,590 | −10% | $31,330 | $48,320 | 370 |
| 43 | Texas | $40,010 | −13% | $28,910 | $57,270 | 2,550 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $38,190 | −17% | $30,930 | $55,260 | 550 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $37,580 | −19% | $24,440 | $50,740 | 210 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $37,510 | −19% | $34,320 | $44,890 | 80 |
| 47 | Alabama | $36,730 | −20% | $30,940 | $51,340 | 820 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $35,620 | −23% | $29,820 | $45,570 | 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.
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary questions
Which state pays molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic the most?
Montana, with a median of $57,860 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $46,170). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $35,620 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic work?
California has the most jobs, about 3,590, with a median of $49,190.
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.