How much does a molder make in Dayton?
$37,970a year
Median yearly pay for molders in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,164 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,970Median: $37,970Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 75th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
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 |
| Columbus, OH | $44,290 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a molder make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $18.25 ($37,970 a year).
Do molders make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $37,970 against $46,170 nationally, 18% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $44,560, so Dayton pays 15% less.
Where does Dayton rank for molder pay?
125 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a molder make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,940 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.