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How much does a molder make in Pittsburgh?

$44,210a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $21.25 an hour or $3,684 a month.

Hourly
$21.25
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
95 of 131
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $44,210Highest 10%: $57,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,080$18.31
25th$39,740$19.11
Median$44,210$21.25
75th$47,460$22.82
90th$57,300$27.55

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for molders.

York, PA$48,540
Allentown, PA$48,130
Lancaster, PA$47,780
Philadelphia, PA$46,480
Reading, PA$46,460
Chambersburg, PA$43,620
Scranton, PA$43,450
Molder salary in Pennsylvania Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $21.25 ($44,210 a year).

Do molders make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

No: $44,210 against $46,170 nationally, 4% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,310, so Pittsburgh pays 2% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for molder pay?

95 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,300 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.