How much does a molder make in Akron?

$48,320a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,027 a month.

Hourly: $23.23
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 47 of 131
Jobs in the area: 100

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,170Median: $48,320Highest 10%: $69,720

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,170	$17.87
25th	$42,220	$20.30
Median	$48,320	$23.23
75th	$56,710	$27.26
90th	$69,720	$33.52

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for molders.

Cincinnati, OH	$49,110
Canton, OH	$46,060
Huntington, WV	$45,670
Columbus, OH	$44,290
Cleveland, OH	$39,060
Dayton, OH	$37,970

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Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$70,830
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$61,910
Tool and Die Maker	$61,440
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$60,410
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$59,280
Machinist	$56,380
Heat Treating Equipment Setter	$54,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$53,100
Welder	$50,340
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$49,530

Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $23.23 ($48,320 a year).

Do molders make more in Akron than the national average?

Yes: $48,320 against $46,170 nationally, 5% more.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $44,560, so Akron pays 8% more.

Where does Akron rank for molder pay?

47 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,720 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.