Potters (Manufacturing) Salary by State
The national median pay for potters (manufacturing) is $46,170 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,620 in Arkansas to $57,860 in Montana. These 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
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 (broader BLS group “Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic”). 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 for the broader group “Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic”. 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.
Potters (Manufacturing) salary questions
Which state pays potters (manufacturing) 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 potters (manufacturing) the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $35,620 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most potters (manufacturing) 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.