SOC 51-4071 · May 2025 · United States
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers across the United States is $48,110 per year, measured over 12,790 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $67,060.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Pay for this occupation varies by 79.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $67,060 and Tennessee pays $37,310.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $67,060 | 270 | |
| 2 | Missouri | $61,480 | 590 | |
| 3 | Illinois | $57,110 | 390 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $56,840 | 470 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $55,940 | 60 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $55,210 | 330 | |
| 7 | New York | $54,380 | 110 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $51,040 | 850 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $49,860 | 720 | |
| 10 | Iowa | $49,060 | 480 |
States with the most Foundry Mold and Coremakers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 2,050 | $46,150 | |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 1,270 | $44,130 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 1,230 | $44,750 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 980 | $49,040 | |
| 5 | Alabama | 850 | $51,040 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 720 | $49,860 | |
| 7 | Missouri | 590 | $61,480 | |
| 8 | Iowa | 480 | $49,060 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 470 | $56,840 | |
| 10 | California | 420 | $46,930 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $67,060 | 230 |
| 2 | Seattle | $58,090 | 60 |
| 3 | Minneapolis | $57,630 | 210 |
| 4 | New York | $55,210 | 320 |
| 5 | Waterloo | $54,920 | 80 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $54,080 | 120 |
| 7 | Charlotte | $52,010 | 80 |
| 8 | Chicago | $50,610 | 170 |
| 9 | Anniston | $50,420 | 170 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | $49,600 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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