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How much does a molder make in Fort Wayne?

$47,530a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,961 a month.

Hourly
$22.85
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
56 of 131
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,700Median: $47,530Highest 10%: $60,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,700$15.72
25th$39,590$19.03
Median$47,530$22.85
75th$48,780$23.45
90th$60,660$29.16

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for molders.

Cincinnati, OH$49,110
Bloomington, IN$48,520
Elkhart, IN$47,160
Chicago, IL$46,650
Indianapolis, IN$46,640
Louisville, KY$39,630
Molder salary in Indiana Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $22.85 ($47,530 a year).

Do molders make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

Yes: $47,530 against $46,170 nationally, 3% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $46,400, so Fort Wayne pays 2% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for molder pay?

56 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,660 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.