SOC 51-9195 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic — Florida
Florida · 8 metro areas compared
At $45,030, median pay for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Florida tracks the national median of $46,170 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,030, median pay for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Florida tracks the national median of $46,170 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,610 and $47,230. The lowest tenth earn under $36,290, while the highest tenth earn more than $56,710.
The area has 2,410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.14 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 36th by median wage. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 563rd of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | −21.4% |
| 25th | $39,610 | −14.2% |
| Median (50th) | $45,030 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $47,230 | +2.3% |
| 90th | $56,710 | +22.8% |
| Mean | $45,260 | −2.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $46,110 | 480 | |
| 2 | North Port | $45,810 | 90 | |
| 3 | Orlando | $45,090 | 410 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $44,910 | 110 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $44,330 | 340 | |
| 6 | Deltona | $43,890 | 80 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $43,680 | 170 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $42,320 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,030 buys what $43,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,030 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,290 to $56,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 36th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $46,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Florida?
The median annual wage is $45,030, or $21.65 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 $46,170, so pay in Florida is 2.5% 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 Florida earns more than $56,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,290 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $46,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,410 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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