Salaripedia
English

How much does a molder make in Richmond?

$44,420a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $21.36 an hour or $3,702 a month.

Hourly
$21.36
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
91 of 131
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $44,420Highest 10%: $54,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,440$17.52
25th$40,620$19.53
Median$44,420$21.36
75th$47,890$23.02
90th$54,360$26.13

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for molders.

Washington, DC$48,800
Kingsport, TN$47,720
Molder salary in Virginia Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,750
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $21.36 ($44,420 a year).

Do molders make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $44,420 against $46,170 nationally, 4% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $45,410, so Richmond pays 2% less.

Where does Richmond rank for molder pay?

91 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,360 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.