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How much does a molder make in Charlotte?

$39,980a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $19.22 an hour or $3,332 a month.

Hourly
$19.22
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
115 of 131
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,580Median: $39,980Highest 10%: $49,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,580$15.18
25th$37,500$18.03
Median$39,980$19.22
75th$46,790$22.50
90th$49,770$23.93

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for molders.

Greensboro, NC$40,370
Raleigh, NC$40,080
Molder salary in North Carolina Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator$112,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
Gas Plant Operator$89,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $19.22 ($39,980 a year).

Do molders make more in Charlotte than the national average?

No: $39,980 against $46,170 nationally, 13% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,190, so Charlotte pays 5% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for molder pay?

115 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,770 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.