How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make in Detroit?
$45,610a year
Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $21.93 an hour or $3,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.93
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 34
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,620Median: $45,610Highest 10%: $66,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,620 | $20.01 | |
| 25th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $45,610 | $21.93 | |
| 75th | $54,910 | $26.40 | |
| 90th | $66,780 | $32.11 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers.
| Monroe, MI | $46,600 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $44,180 |
| Niles, MI | $39,450 |
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How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $21.93 ($45,610 a year).
Do foundry mold and coremakers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $45,610 against $48,110 nationally, 5% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $46,150, so Detroit pays 1% less.
Where does Detroit rank for foundry mold and coremaker pay?
28 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,780 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.