How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $26.00 an hour or $4,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.00
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 34
- Jobs in the area
- 120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| 25th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 75th | $71,180 | $34.22 | |
| 90th | $78,250 | $37.62 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,550 |
| York, PA | $46,660 |
| Erie, PA | $46,290 |
| Reading, PA | $46,260 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $26.00 ($54,080 a year).
Do foundry mold and coremakers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $54,080 against $48,110 nationally, 12% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $44,750, so Philadelphia pays 21% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for foundry mold and coremaker pay?
6 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,250 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.