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How much does a molder make in Columbus?

$44,290a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $21.29 an hour or $3,691 a month.

Hourly
$21.29
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
93 of 131
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,510Median: $44,290Highest 10%: $65,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,510$18.51
25th$40,420$19.43
Median$44,290$21.29
75th$50,070$24.07
90th$65,510$31.50

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for molders.

Cincinnati, OH$49,110
Akron, OH$48,320
Canton, OH$46,060
Huntington, WV$45,670
Cleveland, OH$39,060
Dayton, OH$37,970
Molder salary in Ohio Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,000
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,800
Gas Plant Operator$81,700
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,680
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,230
Etcher and Engraver$63,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,700
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$61,440
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,260
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $21.29 ($44,290 a year).

Do molders make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $44,290 against $46,170 nationally, 4% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $44,560, so Columbus pays 1% less.

Where does Columbus rank for molder pay?

93 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,510 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.