How much does a molder make in Houston?
$37,510a year
Median yearly pay for molders in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,910Median: $37,510Highest 10%: $53,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,910 | $13.90 | |
| 25th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| 90th | $53,020 | $25.49 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for molders.
| San Antonio, TX | $44,820 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,490 |
| Austin, TX | $41,960 |
| McAllen, TX | $24,650 |
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How much does a molder make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.03 ($37,510 a year).
Do molders make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $37,510 against $46,170 nationally, 19% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,010, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for molder pay?
127 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a molder make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,020 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.