The average salary for a foundry mold and coremaker in the United States is $45,130, but the range typically falls between $37,390 and $50,380. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.7, with a range between $17.97 and $24.22.
There are approximately 11,780 people employed as a foundry mold and coremaker in the United States. With Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin employing the highest number of foundry mold and coremakers.The state with the best pay for a foundry mold and coremaker is Missouri, with an average annual salary of $50,840, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $32,900.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,070 | $15.9 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,390 | $17.97 |
| Median | $44,300 | $21.3 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,380 | $24.22 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,300 | $29.47 |
The salary of a foundry mold and coremaker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a foundry mold and coremaker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for foundry mold and coremakers are Missouri, Oregon, Connecticut, Georgia, Ohio while the worst states are Kentucky, Arkansas, South Carolina, Idaho, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,320 | $43,850 | $56,360 |
| Arizona | $37,100 | $48,480 | $60,500 |
| Arkansas | $28,430 | $33,320 | $42,170 |
| California | $36,070 | $41,180 | $47,930 |
| Colorado | $38,510 | $49,200 | $58,140 |
| Connecticut | $37,950 | $51,570 | $63,010 |
| Florida | $30,000 | $42,650 | $62,800 |
| Georgia | $43,120 | $52,060 | $62,370 |
| Idaho | $22,090 | $37,350 | $44,990 |
| Illinois | $36,740 | $46,660 | $61,340 |
| Indiana | $32,870 | $44,110 | $60,730 |
| Iowa | $37,200 | $43,530 | $54,070 |
| Kansas | $36,270 | $41,190 | $46,500 |
| Kentucky | $23,210 | $32,900 | $50,710 |
| Massachusetts | $39,900 | $44,550 | $51,500 |
| Michigan | $34,040 | $48,330 | $61,450 |
| Minnesota | $41,860 | $48,360 | $49,010 |
| Mississippi | $30,740 | $38,610 | $46,380 |
| Missouri | $33,020 | $50,840 | $56,730 |
| Nebraska | $38,990 | $48,370 | $58,730 |
| New York | $36,140 | $47,950 | $61,840 |
| North Carolina | $31,220 | $46,190 | $59,230 |
| Ohio | $31,250 | $48,130 | $63,790 |
| Oklahoma | $28,910 | $34,290 | $43,660 |
| Oregon | $38,420 | $55,670 | $72,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,090 | $45,200 | $60,830 |
| South Carolina | $30,880 | $36,030 | $39,490 |
| Tennessee | $35,590 | $42,450 | $51,780 |
| Texas | $28,140 | $36,170 | $45,990 |
| Utah | $35,900 | $45,550 | $56,260 |
| Virginia | $36,970 | $50,980 | $66,890 |
| Washington | $35,970 | $46,590 | $58,560 |
| Wisconsin | $32,880 | $45,110 | $62,480 |
Even between cities, the salary of a foundry mold and coremaker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for foundry mold and coremakers is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area, OR with an average salary of $56,820.The city with the lowest average salary for foundry mold and coremakers is North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR with an average salary of $32,590.
Areas with highest average salaries for foundry mold and coremakers
Areas with lowest average salaries for foundry mold and coremakers
The number of foundry mold and coremakers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of foundry mold and coremakers has decreased by -4,310. On average, the number of foundry mold and coremakers has been increasing by -6.7% each year. The salary of foundry mold and coremakers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of foundry mold and coremakers has increased by $6,760. On average, the salary of foundry mold and coremakers has been increasing by 4.4% each year.
Foundry Mold and Coremakers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for foundry mold and coremakers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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