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How much does a molder make in Raleigh?

$40,080a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $19.27 an hour or $3,340 a month.

Hourly
$19.27
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
114 of 131
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,210Median: $40,080Highest 10%: $60,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,210$15.49
25th$36,720$17.65
Median$40,080$19.27
75th$49,370$23.74
90th$60,050$28.87

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for molders.

Greensboro, NC$40,370
Charlotte, NC$39,980
Molder salary in North Carolina Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $19.27 ($40,080 a year).

Do molders make more in Raleigh than the national average?

No: $40,080 against $46,170 nationally, 13% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,190, so Raleigh pays 5% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for molder pay?

114 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,050 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.