SOC 51-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Foundry Mold and Coremakers — Tennessee
Tennessee
In Tennessee the median wage is $37,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tennessee the median wage is $37,310. That is 22.4% lower than the national median of $48,110. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,430 and $42,150. The lowest tenth earn under $33,790, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,400.
Employment stands at 190, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 33 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 33rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 623rd of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | −29.8% |
| 25th | $35,430 | −26.4% |
| Median (50th) | $37,310 | −22.4% |
| 75th | $42,150 | −12.4% |
| 90th | $45,400 | −5.6% |
| Mean | $37,790 | −21.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $37,310 goes as far as $40,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,310 a year, 22.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,790 to $45,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 33 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $37,310, or $17.94 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,110, so pay in Tennessee is 22.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tennessee earns more than $45,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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