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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Tennessee
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Tennessee?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,820
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.9% vs 2024
$41,360
Mean Salary
$38,820
Median Salary
$18.66
Hourly Rate
3,730 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Tennessee
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 Tennessee earn a median salary of $38,820 per year ($3,235/month).
This is 14.6% below the national average of $45,465.
Tennessee ranks #46 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 3,730 people work in this occupation across Tennessee.
Salaries increased by 1.9% 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 Tennessee
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee range from $30,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,380 and $46,420.
Median $38,820
P10: $30,750P25: $34,380P75: $46,420P90: $57,450
10th
$30,750
25th
$34,380
Median
$38,820
75th
$46,420
90th
$57,450
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,750
$14.78
$2,562
25th Percentile
$34,380
$16.53
$2,865
Median (50th)
$38,820
$18.66
$3,235
75th Percentile
$46,420
$22.32
$3,868
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$57,450
$27.62
$4,787
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#46
Tennessee ranks #46 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 Tennessee?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee is $38,820 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,360.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee range from $30,750 at the 10th percentile to $57,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,380 and $46,420.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Tennessee typically start around $30,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,730 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee is approximately $18.66 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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