SOC 51-4072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL is $39,720 a year, trailing the national median of $44,350 by 10.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL is $39,720 a year, trailing the national median of $44,350 by 10.4%. Half of workers earn between $35,850 and $49,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,210 and the ninetieth at $52,700.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 487th of 609 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,210 | −29.6% |
| 25th | $35,850 | −19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $39,720 | −10.4% |
| 75th | $49,160 | +10.8% |
| 90th | $52,700 | +18.8% |
| Mean | $42,510 | −4.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $49,130 | 100 | |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | $47,260 | 30 | |
| 3 | North Port | $39,170 | 230 | |
| 4 | Lakeland | $38,870 | 200 | |
| 5 | Miami | $38,270 | 780 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $38,270 | 630 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $36,850 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $39,720 buys what $38,414 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,414US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,720 a year, 10.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,210 to $52,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $49,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $39,720, or $19.10 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 $44,350, so pay in Orlando, FL is 10.4% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $52,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,210 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 Palm Bay, at $49,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. 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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