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How much does a molder make in Lancaster?

$47,780a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.

Hourly
$22.97
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
51 of 131
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,100Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $64,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,100$18.32
25th$42,180$20.28
Median$47,780$22.97
75th$53,660$25.80
90th$64,260$30.89

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for molders.

York, PA$48,540
Allentown, PA$48,130
Philadelphia, PA$46,480
Reading, PA$46,460
Pittsburgh, PA$44,210
Chambersburg, PA$43,620
Scranton, PA$43,450
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Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,630
Tool and Die Maker$60,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,970
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,810
Machinist$56,700
Welder$54,370
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$54,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,560
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Lancaster?

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).

Do molders make more in Lancaster than the national average?

Yes: $47,780 against $46,170 nationally, 3% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,310, so Lancaster pays 5% more.

Where does Lancaster rank for molder pay?

51 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Lancaster?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,260 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.