Pourers and Casters Salary by State
The national median pay for pourers and casters is $51,810 a year. By state, it ranges from $38,800 in Kentucky to $71,880 in Tennessee.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,480
- 25th percentile
- $45,190
- Median
- $51,810
- 75th percentile
- $61,700
- Top 10%
- $72,040
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 4,560 jobs.
Median pay in 23 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $71,880 | +39% | $38,650 | $72,690 | 120 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $62,820 | +21% | $40,240 | $91,100 | Not published |
| 3 | Florida | $62,090 | +20% | $56,770 | $84,660 | 40 |
| 4 | Indiana | $61,430 | +19% | $43,320 | $65,010 | 530 |
| 5 | Ohio | $60,770 | +17% | $39,080 | $72,170 | 460 |
| 6 | Michigan | $60,280 | +16% | $37,560 | $71,970 | 360 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $57,700 | +11% | $37,450 | $63,150 | 100 |
| 8 | Illinois | $57,200 | +10% | $47,020 | $84,290 | 330 |
| 9 | Washington | $54,210 | +5% | $47,750 | $89,170 | 80 |
| 10 | Texas | $52,100 | +1% | $39,730 | $71,540 | 500 |
| 11 | Oregon | $52,010 | 0% | $36,740 | $77,080 | 60 |
| 12 | Kansas | $50,530 | −2% | $34,620 | $55,500 | 70 |
| 13 | Iowa | $49,010 | −5% | $41,690 | $63,490 | 80 |
| 14 | Missouri | $48,850 | −6% | $42,750 | $59,240 | 60 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $47,880 | −8% | $37,580 | $67,820 | 320 |
| 16 | Alabama | $47,330 | −9% | $39,680 | $67,400 | 160 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $47,220 | −9% | $37,590 | $54,230 | 290 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $45,410 | −12% | $39,400 | $63,530 | 90 |
| 19 | Utah | $45,140 | −13% | $37,710 | $60,490 | 30 |
| 20 | California | $44,150 | −15% | $38,150 | $55,230 | 240 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $43,370 | −16% | $37,470 | $50,570 | 30 |
| 22 | Virginia | $39,420 | −24% | $31,200 | $62,970 | 60 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $38,800 | −25% | $38,800 | $68,300 | 60 |
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.
Pourers and Casters salary questions
Which state pays pourers and casters the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $71,880 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $51,810). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pourers and casters the least?
Kentucky, with a median of $38,800 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most pourers and casters work?
Indiana has the most jobs, about 530, with a median of $61,430.
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.