How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make in Pennsylvania?
$44,750a year
Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers in Pennsylvania. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.51
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $44,750Highest 10%: $57,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $41,870 | $20.13 | |
| Median | $44,750 | $21.51 | |
| 75th | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 90th | $57,900 | $27.84 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $54,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,550 |
| York, PA | $46,660 |
| Erie, PA | $46,290 |
| Reading, PA | $46,260 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foundry mold and coremakers.
| 18. Michigan | $46,150 |
| 19. Nebraska | $45,910 |
| 20. Utah | $44,970 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $44,750 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $44,130 |
| 23. Kentucky | $43,610 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $43,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.51 ($44,750 a year).
Do foundry mold and coremakers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $44,750 against $48,110 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for foundry mold and coremaker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 33 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays foundry mold and coremakers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $54,080 a year.
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.