Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #9 of 49 · KY
9.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,210 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,110
Employment 4,340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,970P25 $38,970 Median $47,110P75 $57,640P90 $67,810
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Kentucky earn between $33,970 and $67,810. 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 Kentucky is $50,210, about 9.2% above the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $48,710 | $53,470 | 390 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47,640 | $49,700 | 1,070 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47,340 | $55,840 | 750 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $46,070 | $49,680 | 360 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,490 | $48,780 | 240 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $42,510 | $45,180 | 1,060 |
| Owensboro, KY | $36,430 | $39,150 | 60 |