Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
Ranked #37 of 49 · TX
4.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,860 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $41,140
Employment 7,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,780P25 $35,530 Median $41,140P75 $49,440P90 $59,540
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Texas earn between $29,780 and $59,540. 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 Texas is $43,860, about 4.6% below the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | $53,890 | $58,980 | 80 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $50,000 | $45,250 | 280 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,650 | $45,510 | 1,780 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,930 | $42,050 | 90 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,840 | $44,500 | 180 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $43,970 | $46,050 | 2,280 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $40,580 | $43,500 | 680 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,380 | $42,250 | 460 |