Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Also called: Molders, Shapers, and Casters
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median of $47,180 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($46,170)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,900; the top 10% earn over $62,080. Nationally the range is $35,850 to $61,530.
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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay in Illinois
How much do molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic make in Illinois?
The median is $47,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,900 and the top 10% earn over $62,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $46,170). Living costs are not included.