Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $39,100 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $62,610
Employed locally 80
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $47,220
    90th
    $62,610

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary vs area income 55% Median Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Foundry Mold and Coremakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,020
    Oregon $65,020
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,650
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,350
    St. Louis, MO-IL $59,350
    Missouri $59,300

    Nearby metros — Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $47,560
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,310
    Columbus, OH $46,970
    Ohio $46,890
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,780
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,710

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foundry Mold and Coremakers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Akron, OH is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.44 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Foundry Mold and Coremakers salaries?

    The median Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary in Akron, OH is 14.4% below the national median of $45,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Akron?

    Entry-level Foundry Mold and Coremakers (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.