SOC 51-4052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pourers and Casters, Metal — Eastern Ohio
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Ohio, OH comes to $61,740 a year, ahead of the national median of $51,810 by 19.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Ohio, OH comes to $61,740 a year, ahead of the national median of $51,810 by 19.2%. Pay ranges from under $48,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,880 to $61,740.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $66,040. Of the 367 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 130th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,150 | −7.1% |
| 25th | $59,880 | +15.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,740 | +19.2% |
| 75th | $61,740 | +19.2% |
| 90th | $61,740 | +19.2% |
| Mean | $59,940 | +15.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $66,040 | 40 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $63,040 | 150 | |
| 3 | Youngstown | $58,870 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $61,740 goes as far as $66,530 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,530US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,740 a year, 19.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,150 to $61,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $66,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pourers and Casters, Metal in Eastern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $61,740, or $29.68 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 $51,810, so pay in Eastern Ohio, OH is 19.2% 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 Eastern Ohio, OH earns more than $61,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,150 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 Columbus, at $66,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Ohio, OH. 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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