How much does a molding make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Average (mean)
- $45,960
- Jobs
- 150,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,170 | $16.43 | |
| 25th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| Median | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| 90th | $61,600 | $29.62 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $77,560 |
| Maryland | $63,460 |
| Maine | $59,230 |
| Minnesota | $49,590 |
| Nevada | $49,590 |
| Nebraska | $48,500 |
| Washington | $48,290 |
| Colorado | $48,200 |
| North Dakota | $47,780 |
| New Hampshire | $47,610 |
| California | $47,240 |
| Kentucky | $47,110 |
| Arizona | $46,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,760 |
| Utah | $46,750 |
| Connecticut | $46,240 |
| Oregon | $46,200 |
| Oklahoma | $45,680 |
| Illinois | $45,500 |
| Virginia | $45,370 |
| South Carolina | $45,270 |
| Delaware | $45,220 |
| Iowa | $45,220 |
| Ohio | $44,830 |
| Arkansas | $44,790 |
| Vermont | $44,530 |
| New York | $44,500 |
| Indiana | $44,290 |
| Wisconsin | $44,230 |
| Missouri | $44,120 |
| Montana | $43,340 |
| Georgia | $43,250 |
| Kansas | $43,050 |
| Idaho | $42,690 |
| Massachusetts | $42,570 |
| West Virginia | $42,500 |
| Rhode Island | $42,020 |
| New Mexico | $41,990 |
| North Carolina | $41,630 |
| Texas | $41,140 |
| South Dakota | $40,750 |
| New Jersey | $39,950 |
| Mississippi | $39,730 |
| Michigan | $39,490 |
| Alabama | $39,010 |
| Tennessee | $38,820 |
| Louisiana | $38,650 |
| Florida | $38,440 |
| Wyoming | $38,160 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $77,560 |
| Bremerton, WA | $74,650 |
| Saginaw, MI | $74,130 |
| Baltimore, MD | $66,540 |
| Portland, ME | $62,690 |
| Evansville, IN | $61,160 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,430 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $58,730 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,720 |
| San Jose, CA | $56,130 |
| Columbia, SC | $55,670 |
| Waterloo, IA | $55,550 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $55,410 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $55,400 |
| Mobile, AL | $55,350 |
In other countries
Molding belongs to the international group "Metal moulders and coremakers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,720
- Forging Machine Setter$49,030
- Rolling Machine Setter$50,140
- Cutting$46,330
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$49,080
- Grinding$46,550
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$50,620
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$52,800
- Machinist$58,750
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$54,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a molding make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.32 ($44,350 a year).
How much does a molding make a month?
About $3,696 a month before tax, based on a median of $44,350 a year.
How much does a molding make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,170 or less a year ($16.43 an hour); the top 10% make $61,600 or more.
Which state pays moldings the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $77,560 a year, followed by Maryland ($63,460) and Maine ($59,230).
Which city pays moldings the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $77,560 a year.
How many moldings are there in the United States?
About 150,470 people work as moldings.
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.