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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,760
Median Annual Salary
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+1.0% vs 2024
$46,760
Mean Salary
$46,760
Median Salary
$22.48
Hourly Rate
7,000 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $46,760 per year ($3,896/month).
This is 2.8% above the national average of $45,465.
Pennsylvania ranks #14 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 7,000 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 1.0% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania range from $33,810 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,410 and $54,470.
Median $46,760
P10: $33,810P25: $37,410P75: $54,470P90: $61,370
10th
$33,810
25th
$37,410
Median
$46,760
75th
$54,470
90th
$61,370
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,810
$16.25
$2,817
25th Percentile
$37,410
$17.99
$3,117
Median (50th)
$46,760
$22.48
$3,896
75th Percentile
$54,470
$26.19
$4,539
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,370
$29.50
$5,114
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#14
Pennsylvania ranks #14 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania is $46,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,760.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania range from $33,810 at the 10th percentile to $61,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,410 and $54,470.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $33,810 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,410 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,000 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania is approximately $22.48 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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