Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,630 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $32,880
90th percentile $63,640
Employed locally 670
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,880
    25th
    $35,640
    50th (median)
    $43,630
    75th
    $45,220
    90th
    $63,640

    Top-paying metros for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,560
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,950
    Hawaii $70,390
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,140
    Portland-South Portland, ME $60,660
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,000

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in East Central Illinois is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.29 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in East Central Illinois is 5.8% above the national median of $41,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $32,880 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,640.