How much does a pourer and caster make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.91 an hour or $4,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.91
- Average (mean)
- $54,290
- Jobs
- 4,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $45,190 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| 75th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 90th | $72,040 | $34.63 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Tennessee | $71,880 |
| Massachusetts | $62,820 |
| Florida | $62,090 |
| Indiana | $61,430 |
| Ohio | $60,770 |
| Michigan | $60,280 |
| North Carolina | $57,700 |
| Illinois | $57,200 |
| Washington | $54,210 |
| Texas | $52,100 |
| Oregon | $52,010 |
| Kansas | $50,530 |
| Iowa | $49,010 |
| Missouri | $48,850 |
| Wisconsin | $47,880 |
| Alabama | $47,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,220 |
| Arkansas | $45,410 |
| Utah | $45,140 |
| California | $44,150 |
| Mississippi | $43,370 |
| Virginia | $39,420 |
| Kentucky | $38,800 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $66,120 |
| Columbus, OH | $66,040 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,680 |
| Youngstown, OH | $58,870 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $53,100 |
| Detroit, MI | $51,700 |
| Madison, WI | $50,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,780 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $47,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,020 |
| Reading, PA | $41,400 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,970 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $37,560 |
In other countries
Pourer and Caster belongs to the international group "Metal processing plant operators".
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 pourer and caster make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.91 ($51,810 a year).
How much does a pourer and caster make a month?
About $4,318 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,810 a year.
How much does a pourer and caster make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year ($18.50 an hour); the top 10% make $72,040 or more.
Which state pays pourer and casters the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $71,880 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($62,820) and Florida ($62,090).
Which city pays pourer and casters the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $66,120 a year.
How many pourer and casters are there in the United States?
About 4,560 people work as pourer and casters.
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.