How much does a molder make in Memphis?

$47,050a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $22.62 an hour or $3,921 a month.

Hourly: $22.62
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 64 of 131
Jobs in the area: 80

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,460Median: $47,050Highest 10%: $57,950

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,460	$14.16
25th	$36,410	$17.50
Median	$47,050	$22.62
75th	$49,190	$23.65
90th	$57,950	$27.86

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for molders.

Kingsport, TN	$47,720
Nashville, TN	$47,140
Chattanooga, TN	$44,030

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Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$96,730
Gas Plant Operator	$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$63,720
Tool and Die Maker	$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$59,270
Machinist	$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender	$55,270

Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $22.62 ($47,050 a year).

Do molders make more in Memphis than the national average?

Yes: $47,050 against $46,170 nationally, 2% more.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,860, so Memphis pays 3% more.

Where does Memphis rank for molder pay?

64 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,950 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.