Pourers and Casters, Metal Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for pourers and casters, metals across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Florida$68,810
- Illinois$65,210
- Tennessee$64,480
- Massachusetts$63,350
- Washington$61,470
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Virginia$44,470
- Mississippi$44,580
- California$45,450
- Utah$45,870
- Kentucky$46,420
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $68,810 | $62,090 | $33 | +26.7% | 40 |
| 2 | Illinois | $65,210 | $57,200 | $31 | +20.1% | 330 |
| 3 | Tennessee | $64,480 | $71,880 | $31 | +18.8% | 120 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $63,350 | $62,820 | $30 | +16.7% | — |
| 5 | Washington | $61,470 | $54,210 | $30 | +13.2% | 80 |
| 6 | Ohio | $57,120 | $60,770 | $27 | +5.2% | 460 |
| 7 | Indiana | $55,360 | $61,430 | $27 | +2% | 530 |
| 8 | Texas | $54,500 | $52,100 | $26 | +0.4% | 500 |
| 9 | Michigan | $54,290 | $60,280 | $26 | +0% | 360 |
| 10 | Oregon | $54,110 | $52,010 | $26 | -0.3% | 60 |
| 11 | Alabama | $53,680 | $47,330 | $26 | -1.1% | 160 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $52,450 | $57,700 | $25 | -3.4% | 100 |
| 13 | Missouri | $52,230 | $48,850 | $25 | -3.8% | 60 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $51,730 | $47,880 | $25 | -4.7% | 320 |
| 15 | Iowa | $51,340 | $49,010 | $25 | -5.4% | 80 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $49,540 | $45,410 | $24 | -8.7% | 90 |
| 17 | Kansas | $47,280 | $50,530 | $23 | -12.9% | 70 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $46,480 | $47,220 | $22 | -14.4% | 290 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $46,420 | $38,800 | $22 | -14.5% | 60 |
| 20 | Utah | $45,870 | $45,140 | $22 | -15.5% | 30 |
| 21 | California | $45,450 | $44,150 | $22 | -16.3% | 240 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $44,580 | $43,370 | $21 | -17.9% | 30 |
| 23 | Virginia | $44,470 | $39,420 | $21 | -18.1% | 60 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 22 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $66,120 | $65,720 | 40 |
| 2 | Columbus, OH | $66,040 | $60,390 | 40 |
| 3 | Cleveland, OH | $63,040 | $59,950 | 150 |
| 4 | Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $61,740 | $59,940 | 30 |
| 5 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,680 | $59,700 | 320 |
| 6 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $58,870 | $52,670 | 40 |
| 7 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $58,240 | $58,040 | 150 |
| 8 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $53,100 | $55,620 | 100 |
| 9 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,700 | $57,940 | 40 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | $50,300 | $48,810 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing pourers and casters, metals (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | $71,540 | $66,850 | 70 |
| 2 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $62,640 | $64,330 | 750 |
| 3 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $61,410 | $57,620 | 900 |
| 4 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $56,340 | $59,200 | 320 |
| 5 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | $54,530 | $55,160 | 4,090 |
| 6 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $52,100 | $54,430 | 4,500 |
| 7 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $51,810 | $54,290 | 4,560 |
| 8 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $51,810 | $54,290 | 4,560 |
| 9 | Foundries | $47,540 | $49,720 | 2,050 |
| 10 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $47,210 | $47,210 | 320 |
| 11 | Machinery Manufacturing | $46,870 | $44,890 | — |
| 12 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $45,930 | $46,240 | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do pourers and casters, metal make in the U.S.?
The median pourers and casters, metal salary in the United States is $51,810 per year (mean $54,290), and about 80% earn between $38,480 and $72,040.
How much do pourers and casters, metal make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,290 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays pourers and casters, metal the most?
Florida has the highest average pay for pourers and casters, metal at $68,810 per year (median $62,090).
What is the job outlook for pourers and casters, metal?
Employment is projected to change -4.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 600 openings per year.