Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for foundry mold and coremakerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $49,860 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $48,110
Total employment 12,790 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -25.9%
Decline
Annual openings 900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 12,700 → 9,400 (-3,300)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$62,510
- Minnesota$60,950
- Missouri$60,410
- Massachusetts$59,070
- Connecticut$56,470
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Tennessee$37,790
- Mississippi$40,150
- Oklahoma$41,510
- Texas$42,650
- South Carolina$43,750
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $62,510 | $67,060 | $30 | +25.4% | 270 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $60,950 | $56,840 | $29 | +22.2% | 470 |
| 3 | Missouri | $60,410 | $61,480 | $29 | +21.2% | 590 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $59,070 | $55,940 | $28 | +18.5% | 60 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $56,470 | $47,310 | $27 | +13.3% | 110 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $55,030 | $55,210 | $26 | +10.4% | 330 |
| 7 | New York | $54,760 | $54,380 | $26 | +9.8% | 110 |
| 8 | Illinois | $54,530 | $57,110 | $26 | +9.4% | 390 |
| 9 | Virginia | $52,600 | $43,130 | $25 | +5.5% | 110 |
| 10 | Ohio | $51,240 | $49,040 | $25 | +2.8% | 980 |
| 11 | Washington | $50,820 | $48,440 | $24 | +1.9% | 160 |
| 12 | Iowa | $50,270 | $49,060 | $24 | +0.8% | 480 |
| 13 | Indiana | $49,870 | $49,860 | $24 | +0% | 720 |
| 14 | Alabama | $49,360 | $51,040 | $24 | -1% | 850 |
| 15 | Michigan | $49,300 | $46,150 | $24 | -1.1% | 2,050 |
| 16 | California | $49,160 | $46,930 | $24 | -1.4% | 420 |
| 17 | Georgia | $49,160 | $46,220 | $24 | -1.4% | 220 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $47,710 | $46,910 | $23 | -4.3% | 260 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $46,920 | $44,750 | $23 | -5.9% | 1,230 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $46,000 | $45,910 | $22 | -7.7% | 90 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $45,610 | $42,200 | $22 | -8.5% | 60 |
| 22 | Kansas | $45,220 | $47,910 | $22 | -9.3% | 150 |
| 23 | Utah | $45,150 | $44,970 | $22 | -9.4% | 110 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $45,130 | $44,130 | $22 | -9.5% | 1,270 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $44,740 | $43,610 | $22 | -10.3% | — |
| 26 | Florida | $44,600 | $38,330 | $21 | -10.5% | 140 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $44,580 | $43,210 | $21 | -10.6% | 40 |
| 28 | Colorado | $43,790 | $42,240 | $21 | -12.2% | 40 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $43,750 | $41,100 | $21 | -12.3% | 150 |
| 30 | Texas | $42,650 | $42,190 | $21 | -14.5% | 230 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $41,510 | $43,550 | $20 | -16.7% | 120 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $40,150 | $39,560 | $19 | -19.5% | 70 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $37,790 | $37,310 | $18 | -24.2% | 190 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 47 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $67,060 | $63,140 | 230 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,090 | $54,620 | 60 |
| 3 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,630 | $63,610 | 210 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,210 | $55,140 | 320 |
| 5 | Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $54,920 | $54,010 | 80 |
| 6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $54,080 | $58,820 | 120 |
| 7 | Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $52,890 | $51,820 | — |
| 8 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,010 | $52,920 | 80 |
| 9 | Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $51,020 | $53,150 | 110 |
| 10 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,610 | $54,030 | 170 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing foundry mold and coremakerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $76,900 | $75,640 | 50 |
| 2 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $76,900 | $77,470 | 50 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $71,180 | $70,410 | 50 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $71,180 | $70,410 | 50 |
| 5 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $71,180 | $70,410 | 50 |
| 6 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $71,180 | $70,410 | 50 |
| 7 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $71,180 | $70,410 | 50 |
| 8 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $57,350 | $54,960 | 110 |
| 9 | Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $54,900 | $54,490 | 320 |
| 10 | Machinery Manufacturing | $51,740 | $53,880 | 650 |
| 11 | Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $50,350 | $49,480 | 30 |
| 12 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $50,230 | $57,050 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do foundry mold and coremakers make in the U.S.?
The median foundry mold and coremakers salary in the United States is $48,110 per year (mean $49,860), and about 80% earn between $37,160 and $62,640.
How much do foundry mold and coremakers make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,860 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays foundry mold and coremakers the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for foundry mold and coremakers at $62,510 per year (median $67,060).
What is the job outlook for foundry mold and coremakers?
Employment is projected to change -25.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 900 openings per year.