Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links marked with (Ad). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Learn more
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,930
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.7% vs 2024
$48,160
Mean Salary
$46,930
Median Salary
$22.56
Hourly Rate
1,430 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona earn a median salary of $46,930 per year ($3,910/month).
This is 3.2% above the national average of $45,465.
Arizona ranks #13 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,430 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 8.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.54
Mechanical
3.48
Mathematics
3.09
English Language
2.86
Administration and Management
2.52
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $33,340 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,900 and $58,280.
Median $46,930
P10: $33,340P25: $37,900P75: $58,280P90: $61,240
10th
$33,340
25th
$37,900
Median
$46,930
75th
$58,280
90th
$61,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,340
$16.03
$2,778
25th Percentile
$37,900
$18.22
$3,158
Median (50th)
$46,930
$22.56
$3,910
75th Percentile
$58,280
$28.02
$4,856
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,240
$29.44
$5,103
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
Arizona ranks #13 of 49 states
$45,465
National avg. for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
Compare Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is $46,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,160.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $33,340 at the 10th percentile to $61,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,900 and $58,280.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Arizona typically start around $33,340 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,430 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is approximately $22.56 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.
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant ads.
You can choose which categories to allow. For details, see our
Privacy Policy and
Cookie List.