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How much does a molder make in Grand Rapids?

$40,820a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $19.63 an hour or $3,402 a month.

Hourly
$19.63
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
112 of 131
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,740Median: $40,820Highest 10%: $56,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,740$18.14
25th$37,770$18.16
Median$40,820$19.63
75th$45,960$22.10
90th$56,810$27.31

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for molders.

Detroit, MI$45,480
Flint, MI$45,110
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Grand Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $19.63 ($40,820 a year).

Do molders make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?

No: $40,820 against $46,170 nationally, 12% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $45,250, so Grand Rapids pays 10% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for molder pay?

112 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Grand Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,810 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.