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How much does a molder make in Austin?

$41,960a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $20.17 an hour or $3,497 a month.

Hourly
$20.17
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
110 of 131
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,690Median: $41,960Highest 10%: $55,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,690$14.27
25th$37,340$17.95
Median$41,960$20.17
75th$47,200$22.69
90th$55,860$26.86

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for molders.

San Antonio, TX$44,820
Dallas, TX$42,490
Houston, TX$37,510
McAllen, TX$24,650
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Related jobs in Austin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$109,200
Power Plant Operator$85,350
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$74,030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,470
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$62,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,610
Welder$59,040
Machinist$59,030
Plant and System Operator$55,790
Separating$54,990
Salaries for every job in Austin, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Austin?

The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $20.17 ($41,960 a year).

Do molders make more in Austin than the national average?

No: $41,960 against $46,170 nationally, 9% less.

How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $40,010, so Austin pays 5% more.

Where does Austin rank for molder pay?

110 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Austin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,860 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.