How much does a molder make in Kansas City?

$50,370a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $24.22 an hour or $4,198 a month.

Hourly: $24.22
Vs. national median: +9%
Rank among cities: 24 of 131
Jobs in the area: 370

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $41,960Median: $50,370Highest 10%: $66,560

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$41,960	$20.17
25th	$46,900	$22.55
Median	$50,370	$24.22
75th	$59,640	$28.67
90th	$66,560	$32.00

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for molders.

Joplin, MO	$52,560
St. Louis, MO	$43,460
Springfield, MO	$43,300

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Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$98,770
Tool and Die Maker	$85,740
Gas Plant Operator	$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$71,180
Inspector	$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$58,260

Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $24.22 ($50,370 a year).

Do molders make more in Kansas City than the national average?

Yes: $50,370 against $46,170 nationally, 9% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $46,380, so Kansas City pays 9% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for molder pay?

24 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,560 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.