Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Pennsylvania (2025)
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Overview
The median wage for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Pennsylvania is $46,760 per year (gross, before tax) — 5.4% above the US national median of $44,350 for this occupation. Figures are from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 7,000 people work in this occupation in Pennsylvania. Negotiating an offer in Pennsylvania? A good salary negotiation guide helps you make the case for the upper percentiles.
Pennsylvania Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,810 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | $37,410 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | $46,760 | Typical pay |
| 75th | $54,470 | Experienced |
| 90th | $61,370 | Senior / highest decile |
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| State | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $77,560 | +74.9% |
| Maryland | $63,460 | +43.1% |
| Maine | $59,230 | +33.6% |
| Minnesota | $49,590 | +11.8% |
| Nevada | $49,590 | +11.8% |
| Nebraska | $48,500 | +9.4% |
| Washington | $48,290 | +8.9% |
| Colorado | $48,200 | +8.7% |
| North Dakota | $47,780 | +7.7% |
| New Hampshire | $47,610 | +7.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $46,760 | +5.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Pennsylvania?
The median salary in Pennsylvania is $46,760 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS OES May 2025 data. The mean is $46,760.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the US national average?
Pennsylvania is 5.4% above the US national median of $44,350 for this occupation.
Which US state pays molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay for this occupation at $77,560 per year. See the state comparison table above for more.
Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-10-25