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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,200
Median Annual Salary
▲
+14.7% vs 2024
$48,820
Mean Salary
$46,200
Median Salary
$22.21
Hourly Rate
1,780 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Oregon
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 Oregon earn a median salary of $46,200 per year ($3,850/month).
This is 1.6% above the national average of $45,465.
Oregon ranks #17 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,780 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries increased by 14.7% 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 Oregon
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon range from $34,310 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,550 and $59,040.
Median $46,200
P10: $34,310P25: $37,550P75: $59,040P90: $66,730
10th
$34,310
25th
$37,550
Median
$46,200
75th
$59,040
90th
$66,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,310
$16.50
$2,859
25th Percentile
$37,550
$18.05
$3,129
Median (50th)
$46,200
$22.21
$3,850
75th Percentile
$59,040
$28.38
$4,920
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$66,730
$32.08
$5,560
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,820 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
Oregon ranks #17 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 Oregon?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon is $46,200 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,820.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon range from $34,310 at the 10th percentile to $66,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,550 and $59,040.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Oregon typically start around $34,310 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,780 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon?
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 Oregon is approximately $22.21 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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