How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make in Chicago?
$50,610a year
Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.33 an hour or $4,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.33
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 34
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,240Median: $50,610Highest 10%: $76,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,240 | $19.83 | |
| 25th | $45,170 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $50,610 | $24.33 | |
| 75th | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| 90th | $76,900 | $36.97 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers.
| Davenport, IA | $46,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.33 ($50,610 a year).
Do foundry mold and coremakers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $50,610 against $48,110 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $57,110, so Chicago pays 11% less.
Where does Chicago rank for foundry mold and coremaker pay?
8 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.