Foundry Mold and Coremaker Salary
Foundry Mold and Coremakers earn a median $48,110 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$48,110
$23.13 per hour
Range
$37,160 – $62,640
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
12,790
across the U.S.
Foundry Mold and Coremaker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,836
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,403Monthly
$1,702Twice a month
$1,571Every 2 weeks
$19.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,593
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,983
- Medicare (1.45%)$698
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,836
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,160 | $17.87 | $32,038 |
| 25th percentile | $41,870 | $20.13 | $35,823 |
| Median (50th) | $48,110 | $23.13 | $40,836 |
| 75th percentile | $57,350 | $27.57 | $48,261 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,640 | $30.12 | $52,511 |
Foundry Mold and Coremaker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $67,060 | $50,969 | $48,790 – $79,610 | 270 |
| Missouri | $61,480 | $49,627 | $51,630 – $61,680 | 590 |
| Illinois | $57,110 | $45,386 | $41,240 – $62,640 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $56,840 | $45,509 | $51,020 – $76,650 | 470 |
| Massachusetts | $55,940 | $44,551 | $47,440 – $77,730 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $55,210 | $45,039 | $49,610 – $62,710 | 330 |
| New York | $54,380 | $43,535 | $39,220 – $73,390 | 110 |
| Alabama | $51,040 | $40,904 | $37,180 – $55,340 | 850 |
| Indiana | $49,860 | $40,801 | $37,870 – $59,920 | 720 |
| Iowa | $49,060 | $40,387 | $43,250 – $57,580 | 480 |
| Ohio | $49,040 | $41,017 | $39,420 – $64,080 | 980 |
| Washington | $48,440 | $41,102 | $36,940 – $63,500 | 160 |
| Kansas | $47,910 | $38,802 | $32,120 – $55,000 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $47,310 | $38,990 | $36,290 – $104,080 | 110 |
| California | $46,930 | $38,412 | $38,280 – $61,970 | 420 |
| North Carolina | $46,910 | $38,509 | $32,270 – $62,100 | 260 |
| Georgia | $46,220 | $37,542 | $37,290 – $63,340 | 220 |
| Michigan | $46,150 | $37,551 | $38,180 – $59,540 | 2,050 |
| Nebraska | $45,910 | $37,859 | $38,960 – $57,500 | 90 |
| Utah | $44,970 | $37,256 | $35,100 – $61,000 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,750 | $36,763 | $38,280 – $57,900 | 1,230 |
| Wisconsin | $44,130 | $36,478 | $32,480 – $62,490 | 1,270 |
| Kentucky | $43,610 | $35,812 | $26,940 – $62,640 | — |
| Oklahoma | $43,550 | $35,758 | $35,670 – $47,600 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $43,210 | $36,899 | $37,940 – $54,890 | 40 |
| Virginia | $43,130 | $35,169 | $40,090 – $71,410 | 110 |
| Colorado | $42,240 | $34,970 | $39,270 – $48,440 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $42,200 | $34,655 | $37,230 – $63,060 | 60 |
| Texas | $42,190 | $36,080 | $35,020 – $51,770 | 230 |
| South Carolina | $41,100 | $33,895 | $36,680 – $48,910 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $39,560 | $33,116 | $29,420 – $46,660 | 70 |
| Florida | $38,330 | $32,978 | $34,780 – $70,160 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $37,310 | $32,159 | $33,790 – $45,400 | 190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foundry mold and coremaker make?
The national median salary for foundry mold and coremakers is $48,110 a year ($23.13 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,160 and the top 10% earn over $62,640. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays foundry mold and coremakers the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $67,060.
How many foundry mold and coremakers are there in the U.S.?
About 12,790 people work as foundry mold and coremakers nationwide.