How much does a molder make in Albany?

$54,500a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $26.20 an hour or $4,542 a month.

Hourly: $26.20
Vs. national median: +18%
Rank among cities: 13 of 131
Jobs in the area: 50

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $39,020Median: $54,500Highest 10%: $64,420

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$39,020	$18.76
25th	$41,160	$19.79
Median	$54,500	$26.20
75th	$56,380	$27.11
90th	$64,420	$30.97

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for molders.

Rochester, NY	$50,740
Buffalo, NY	$48,890
New York, NY	$45,410

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Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$103,300
Tool and Die Maker	$87,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker	$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$66,620
Machinist	$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,120
Inspector	$62,470
Coil Winder	$61,990

Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $26.20 ($54,500 a year).

Do molders make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $54,500 against $46,170 nationally, 18% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $45,940, so Albany pays 19% more.

Where does Albany rank for molder pay?

13 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,420 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.