Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,100 -21% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $30,200
90th percentile $48,800
Employed locally 470
National median $45,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,200
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $36,100
    75th
    $43,360
    90th
    $48,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 45% Median Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii $74,780
    Vineland, NJ $62,530
    Bozeman, MT $61,010
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,000
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $59,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,630

    Nearby metros — Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,370
    Longview, TX $29,120
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $25,610

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Houston, TX is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.49 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary in Houston, TX is 21% below the national median of $45,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Houston?

    Entry-level Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $30,200 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.