SOC 51-4072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Tyler
Tyler, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,930, median pay for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tyler, TX tracks the national median of $44,350 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,930, median pay for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tyler, TX tracks the national median of $44,350 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $46,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,790 to $46,940.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Corpus Christi records the highest median at $53,890. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 199th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $37,790 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,930 | +1.3% |
| 75th | $46,940 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $46,940 | +5.8% |
| Mean | $42,050 | −5.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corpus Christi | $53,890 | 80 | |
| 2 | Houston | $45,650 | 1,780 | |
| 3 | Austin | $44,840 | 180 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $43,970 | 2,280 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $40,580 | 680 | |
| 6 | Waco | $38,650 | 40 | |
| 7 | College Station | $36,280 | 40 | |
| 8 | El Paso | $34,310 | 220 | |
| 9 | Brownsville | $28,540 | 310 | |
| 10 | McAllen | $28,260 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tyler run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $44,930 goes as far as $46,272 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,272US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,930 a year, 1.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,960 to $46,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Corpus Christi, at $53,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Tyler, TX?
The median annual wage is $44,930, or $21.60 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 Tyler, TX is 1.3% higher. 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 Tyler, TX earns more than $46,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,960 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 Corpus Christi, at $53,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Tyler, TX. 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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