How much does a molder make in Buffalo?

$48,890a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,074 a month.

Hourly: $23.50
Vs. national median: +6%
Rank among cities: 40 of 131
Jobs in the area: 100

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $48,890Highest 10%: $63,580

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,960	$17.77
25th	$37,780	$18.16
Median	$48,890	$23.50
75th	$50,170	$24.12
90th	$63,580	$30.57

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for molders.

Albany, NY	$54,500
Rochester, NY	$50,740
New York, NY	$45,410

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Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$86,280
Gas Plant Operator	$85,350
Tool and Die Maker	$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,080
Welding	$61,700
Machinist	$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter	$59,970

Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.50 ($48,890 a year).

Do molders make more in Buffalo than the national average?

Yes: $48,890 against $46,170 nationally, 6% more.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $45,940, so Buffalo pays 6% more.

Where does Buffalo rank for molder pay?

40 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,580 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.