Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #42 of 49 · MS
6.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,930 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,730
Employment 550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,250P25 $35,900 Median $39,730P75 $48,050P90 $57,350
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Mississippi earn between $31,250 and $57,350. 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 Mississippi is $42,930, about 6.6% below the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $53,030 | $48,630 | 50 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $40,780 | $43,030 | 190 |
| Jackson, MS | $37,870 | $40,420 | — |