How much does a metal molder make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,741 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,184
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $75,690 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,940 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,190 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $46,150 |
| 9. United States | $44,900 |
| 10. Luxembourg estimate | $41,780 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $133 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Welder$53,340
- Metalworker$62,970
- Steel erector$57,930
- Rigger$62,640
- Blacksmith$47,060
- Metal worker$62,200
- Cnc operator$52,600
- Grinder$46,480
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $77,560 |
| Maryland | $63,460 |
| Maine | $59,230 |
| Minnesota | $50,850 |
| Nevada | $49,590 |
| Oregon | $48,950 |
| Washington | $48,300 |
| Nebraska | $48,290 |
| Colorado | $48,090 |
| North Dakota | $47,780 |
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| New Hampshire | $47,450 |
| California | $47,230 |
| Kentucky | $47,090 |
| Arizona | $46,930 |
| Missouri | $46,730 |
| Utah | $46,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,460 |
| Connecticut | $46,340 |
| Illinois | $45,910 |
| Iowa | $45,660 |
| Oklahoma | $45,560 |
| Virginia | $45,230 |
| Delaware | $45,220 |
| Ohio | $45,170 |
| South Carolina | $45,090 |
| New York | $44,820 |
| Arkansas | $44,730 |
| Indiana | $44,710 |
| Vermont | $44,530 |
| Wisconsin | $44,220 |
| Kansas | $43,570 |
| Georgia | $43,540 |
| Montana | $43,340 |
| Massachusetts | $42,780 |
| Idaho | $42,690 |
| West Virginia | $42,500 |
| Rhode Island | $42,020 |
| New Mexico | $41,990 |
| North Carolina | $41,810 |
| New Jersey | $41,760 |
| Texas | $41,170 |
| South Dakota | $40,750 |
| Alabama | $40,520 |
| Michigan | $40,370 |
| Mississippi | $39,710 |
| Tennessee | $38,750 |
| Louisiana | $38,650 |
| Florida | $38,440 |
| Wyoming | $38,160 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Molding | $44,350 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremaker | $48,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal molder make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,741 a month, $44,900 a year.
How much does a metal molder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $61,750.
Which country pays a metal molder the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a metal molder the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $77,560 a year.
Does a metal molder make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $51,250 a year against $44,900 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a metal molder or a welder?
A welder: $53,340 a year against $44,900 for a metal molder, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate