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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,830
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.9% vs 2024
$46,060
Mean Salary
$44,830
Median Salary
$21.55
Hourly Rate
11,050 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Ohio
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 Ohio earn a median salary of $44,830 per year ($3,735/month).
This is 1.4% below the national average of $45,465.
Ohio ranks #24 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 11,050 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 5.9% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio range from $35,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,860 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,780 and $49,740.
Median $44,830
P10: $35,700P25: $37,780P75: $49,740P90: $61,860
10th
$35,700
25th
$37,780
Median
$44,830
75th
$49,740
90th
$61,860
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,700
$17.16
$2,975
25th Percentile
$37,780
$18.16
$3,148
Median (50th)
$44,830
$21.55
$3,735
75th Percentile
$49,740
$23.91
$4,145
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,860
$29.74
$5,155
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Ohio ranks #24 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 Ohio?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio is $44,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,060.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio range from $35,700 at the 10th percentile to $61,860 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,780 and $49,740.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Ohio typically start around $35,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 11,050 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
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 Ohio is approximately $21.55 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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