How much does a molder make in Illinois?
$47,180a year
Median yearly pay for molders in Illinois. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.68
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $47,180Highest 10%: $62,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| Median | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 75th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| 90th | $62,080 | $29.85 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $51,110 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,590 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,650 |
| St. Louis, MO | $43,460 |
| Peoria, IL | $42,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for molders.
| 16. Rhode Island | $47,610 |
| 17. Kansas | $47,360 |
| 18. New Jersey | $47,360 |
| 19. Illinois | $47,180 |
| 20. Georgia | $47,160 |
| 21. New Mexico | $46,970 |
| 22. Louisiana | $46,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a molder make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.68 ($47,180 a year).
Do molders make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $47,180 against $46,170 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for molder pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays molders the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $51,110 a year.
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.