How much does a molder make in Atlanta?
$47,970a year
Median yearly pay for molders in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.06
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,210Median: $47,970Highest 10%: $65,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| 25th | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| 75th | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| 90th | $65,170 | $31.33 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for molders.
| Augusta, GA | $49,720 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,030 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a molder make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.06 ($47,970 a year).
Do molders make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $47,970 against $46,170 nationally, 4% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $47,160, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for molder pay?
50 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a molder make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,170 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.