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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,180
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.2% vs 2024
$48,150
Mean Salary
$47,180
Median Salary
$22.68
Hourly Rate
1,230 people work as Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $47,180 per year ($3,931/month).
This is 1.8% above the national average of $46,324.
Illinois ranks #19 out of 48 states for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,230 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 3.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Operation and Control
3.38
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
4.01
Production and Processing
3.94
Design
3.72
Mathematics
3.65
Customer and Personal Service
3.39
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(65.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Salaries for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $34,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,020 and $49,960.
Median $47,180
P10: $34,900P25: $39,020P75: $49,960P90: $62,080
10th
$34,900
25th
$39,020
Median
$47,180
75th
$49,960
90th
$62,080
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,900
$16.78
$2,908
25th Percentile
$39,020
$18.76
$3,251
Median (50th)
$47,180
$22.68
$3,931
75th Percentile
$49,960
$24.02
$4,163
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,080
$29.85
$5,173
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Illinois ranks #19 of 48 states
$46,324
National avg. for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
How much do Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $47,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,150.
What is the salary range for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Salaries for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $34,900 at the 10th percentile to $62,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,020 and $49,960.
What is the starting salary for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Entry-level Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic positions in Illinois typically start around $34,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,230 people are employed as Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois is approximately $22.68 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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