Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in Maryland

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $47,700 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($46,930), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $52,260 and the median at $50,360 for 110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$47,700
Hagerstown$46,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$47,700	$49,020	$39,720	$38,453	104
Hagerstown	$46,930	$49,500	$44,560	$37,871	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary in other states

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9195.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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