How much does a molder make in Rochester?

$50,740a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $24.39 an hour or $4,228 a month.

Hourly: $24.39
Vs. national median: +10%
Rank among cities: 22 of 131
Jobs in the area: 50

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,630Median: $50,740Highest 10%: $63,140

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,630	$17.61
25th	$37,830	$18.19
Median	$50,740	$24.39
75th	$63,140	$30.36
90th	$63,140	$30.36

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for molders.

Albany, NY	$54,500
Buffalo, NY	$48,890
New York, NY	$45,410

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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$62,950
Tool and Die Maker	$60,820
Crushing	$59,130
Welder	$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter	$55,700
Machinist	$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter	$54,170

Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $24.39 ($50,740 a year).

Do molders make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $50,740 against $46,170 nationally, 10% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $45,940, so Rochester pays 10% more.

Where does Rochester rank for molder pay?

22 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,140 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.