Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Kansas
Ranked #44 of 49 · KS
7.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,480 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $43,050
Employment 1,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,890P25 $37,540 Median $43,050P75 $44,890P90 $50,580
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Kansas earn between $32,890 and $50,580. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Kansas is $42,480, about 7.6% below the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $38,600 | $40,780 | 160 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $38,500 | $41,390 | 660 |