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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,140
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.5% vs 2024
$43,860
Mean Salary
$41,140
Median Salary
$19.78
Hourly Rate
7,460 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Texas
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 Texas earn a median salary of $41,140 per year ($3,428/month).
This is 9.5% below the national average of $45,465.
Texas ranks #40 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 7,460 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 8.5% 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 Texas
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $29,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,540 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,530 and $49,440.
Median $41,140
P10: $29,780P25: $35,530P75: $49,440P90: $59,540
10th
$29,780
25th
$35,530
Median
$41,140
75th
$49,440
90th
$59,540
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,780
$14.32
$2,481
25th Percentile
$35,530
$17.08
$2,960
Median (50th)
$41,140
$19.78
$3,428
75th Percentile
$49,440
$23.77
$4,120
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,540
$28.62
$4,961
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#40
Texas ranks #40 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas is $41,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,860.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $29,780 at the 10th percentile to $59,540 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,530 and $49,440.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Texas typically start around $29,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,460 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
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 Texas is approximately $19.78 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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