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How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make in Grand Rapids?

$44,180a year

Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $21.24 an hour or $3,682 a month.

Hourly
$21.24
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
29 of 34
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $44,180Highest 10%: $61,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,430$18.96
25th$41,110$19.76
Median$44,180$21.24
75th$48,890$23.50
90th$61,850$29.74

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers.

Monroe, MI$46,600
Detroit, MI$45,610
Niles, MI$39,450
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make an hour in Grand Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $21.24 ($44,180 a year).

Do foundry mold and coremakers make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?

No: $44,180 against $48,110 nationally, 8% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $46,150, so Grand Rapids pays 4% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for foundry mold and coremaker pay?

29 of 34 metro areas with data.

How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make starting out in Grand Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,850 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.