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How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make in Pittsburgh?

$47,550a year

Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,963 a month.

Hourly
$22.86
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
14 of 34
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,520Median: $47,550Highest 10%: $60,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,520$18.52
25th$44,120$21.21
Median$47,550$22.86
75th$53,180$25.57
90th$60,960$29.31

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers.

Philadelphia, PA$54,080
York, PA$46,660
Erie, PA$46,290
Reading, PA$46,260
Allentown, PA$43,440
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $22.86 ($47,550 a year).

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

No: $47,550 against $48,110 nationally, 1% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,750, so Pittsburgh pays 6% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for foundry mold and coremaker pay?

14 of 34 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,960 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.