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How much does a molder make in Indianapolis?

$46,640a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,887 a month.

Hourly
$22.42
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
66 of 131
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $46,640Highest 10%: $61,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,160$17.38
25th$41,150$19.78
Median$46,640$22.42
75th$50,440$24.25
90th$61,890$29.75

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for molders.

Cincinnati, OH$49,110
Bloomington, IN$48,520
Fort Wayne, IN$47,530
Elkhart, IN$47,160
Chicago, IL$46,650
Louisville, KY$39,630
Molder salary in Indiana Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $22.42 ($46,640 a year).

Do molders make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

Yes: $46,640 against $46,170 nationally, 1% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $46,400, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for molder pay?

66 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,890 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.