How much does a molder make in Joplin?

$52,560a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $25.27 an hour or $4,380 a month.

Hourly: $25.27
Vs. national median: +14%
Rank among cities: 15 of 131
Jobs in the area: 70

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $52,560Highest 10%: $56,820

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,400	$17.50
25th	$39,840	$19.15
Median	$52,560	$25.27
75th	$56,820	$27.32
90th	$56,820	$27.32

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for molders.

Kansas City, MO	$50,370
St. Louis, MO	$43,460
Springfield, MO	$43,300

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Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$67,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$63,830
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$62,460
Separating	$58,170
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter	$50,980
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$49,750
Inspector	$47,960
Helpers--Production Worker	$47,850
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender	$47,040
Machinist	$46,820

Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Joplin?

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $25.27 ($52,560 a year).

Do molders make more in Joplin than the national average?

Yes: $52,560 against $46,170 nationally, 14% more.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $46,380, so Joplin pays 13% more.

Where does Joplin rank for molder pay?

15 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Joplin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,820 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.