Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $45,490 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $65,600
Employed locally 220
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $45,490
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $65,600

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary vs area income 60% Median Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary is 40% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,270
    Wisconsin $44,420
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,420
    Madison, WI $44,130

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Milwaukee, WI is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Foundry Mold and Coremakers (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.