How much does a molder make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.20
- Average (mean)
- $47,500
- Jobs
- 33,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $39,280 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 75th | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| 90th | $61,530 | $29.58 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Montana | $57,860 |
| Hawaii | $55,990 |
| Oregon | $52,740 |
| Connecticut | $52,520 |
| Washington | $51,780 |
| New Hampshire | $51,470 |
| Massachusetts | $50,550 |
| Maryland | $50,360 |
| Colorado | $49,530 |
| California | $49,190 |
| Arizona | $49,060 |
| Vermont | $48,660 |
| Maine | $48,640 |
| Wisconsin | $48,030 |
| Delaware | $47,940 |
| Rhode Island | $47,610 |
| Kansas | $47,360 |
| New Jersey | $47,360 |
| Illinois | $47,180 |
| Georgia | $47,160 |
| New Mexico | $46,970 |
| Louisiana | $46,870 |
| Oklahoma | $46,460 |
| Indiana | $46,400 |
| Missouri | $46,380 |
| Iowa | $46,220 |
| Nebraska | $46,220 |
| North Dakota | $46,170 |
| South Carolina | $46,110 |
| New York | $45,940 |
| Tennessee | $45,860 |
| Minnesota | $45,790 |
| Virginia | $45,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,310 |
| Michigan | $45,250 |
| Florida | $45,030 |
| Nevada | $45,020 |
| Ohio | $44,560 |
| Utah | $43,440 |
| West Virginia | $43,300 |
| Idaho | $42,620 |
| Kentucky | $41,590 |
| Texas | $40,010 |
| North Carolina | $38,190 |
| Mississippi | $37,580 |
| Wyoming | $37,510 |
| Alabama | $36,730 |
| Arkansas | $35,620 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vineland, NJ | $68,490 |
| Bozeman, MT | $61,010 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,130 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,990 |
| New Orleans, LA | $59,320 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,570 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $56,770 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $56,320 |
| Spokane, WA | $56,110 |
| Boston, MA | $55,530 |
| Worcester, MA | $54,920 |
| Albany, NY | $54,500 |
| Bend, OR | $54,410 |
| Joplin, MO | $52,560 |
In other countries
Molder belongs to the international group "Potters and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator$40,610
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$46,460
- Cleaning$43,530
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$41,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a molder make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.20 ($46,170 a year).
How much does a molder make a month?
About $3,848 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,170 a year.
How much does a molder make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,850 or less a year ($17.24 an hour); the top 10% make $61,530 or more.
Which state pays molders the most?
Montana, with a median of $57,860 a year, followed by Hawaii ($55,990) and Oregon ($52,740).
Which city pays molders the most?
Vineland, NJ, with a median of $68,490 a year.
How many molders are there in the United States?
About 33,190 people work as molders.
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.