Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $44,540 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $31,350
90th percentile $46,110
Employed locally 50
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,350
    25th
    $31,350
    50th (median)
    $44,540
    75th
    $45,230
    90th
    $46,110

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary vs area income 72% Median Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,630
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,080
    Pittsburgh, PA $47,550
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $42,920
    Lancaster, PA $40,560
    Reading, PA $39,220

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,880
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,330
    Machinists$48,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Erie, PA is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary in Erie, PA is 2.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Foundry Mold and Coremakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,350 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,350.