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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,230
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.3% vs 2024
$45,310
Mean Salary
$44,230
Median Salary
$21.26
Hourly Rate
8,590 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin earn a median salary of $44,230 per year ($3,685/month).
This is 2.7% below the national average of $45,465.
Wisconsin ranks #29 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 8,590 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries decreased by 0.3% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin range from $34,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,530 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,840 and $49,560.
Median $44,230
P10: $34,630P25: $36,840P75: $49,560P90: $59,530
10th
$34,630
25th
$36,840
Median
$44,230
75th
$49,560
90th
$59,530
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,630
$16.65
$2,885
25th Percentile
$36,840
$17.71
$3,070
Median (50th)
$44,230
$21.26
$3,685
75th Percentile
$49,560
$23.83
$4,130
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,530
$28.62
$4,960
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,310 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Wisconsin ranks #29 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin is $44,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,310.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin range from $34,630 at the 10th percentile to $59,530 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,840 and $49,560.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Wisconsin typically start around $34,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,590 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin is approximately $21.26 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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