Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #33 of 49 · MA
2.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,750 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $42,570
Employment 3,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,920P25 $37,460 Median $42,570P75 $49,330P90 $58,670
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Massachusetts earn between $35,920 and $58,670. 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 Massachusetts is $44,750, about 2.6% below the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,940 | $46,110 | 1,690 |
| Springfield, MA | $43,920 | $46,120 | 340 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $41,050 | $43,450 | — |
| Pittsfield, MA | $38,960 | $42,280 | 70 |
| Worcester, MA | $37,370 | $42,010 | 1,040 |