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

$54,920a year

Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area. That is $26.40 an hour or $4,577 a month.

Hourly
$26.40
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
5 of 34
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,460Median: $54,920Highest 10%: $54,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,460$24.26
25th$52,620$25.30
Median$54,920$26.40
75th$54,920$26.40
90th$54,960$26.42

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for foundry mold and coremakers.

Davenport, IA$46,740
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Related jobs in Waterloo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,370
Tool and Die Maker$65,590
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,890
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$60,330
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$60,020
Machinist$58,100
Cleaning$56,100
Molding$55,550
Welding$54,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,600
Salaries for every job in Waterloo, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area is $26.40 ($54,920 a year).

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

Yes: $54,920 against $48,110 nationally, 14% more.

How does Waterloo compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $49,060, so Waterloo pays 12% more.

Where does Waterloo rank for foundry mold and coremaker pay?

5 of 34 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,960 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.