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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $48,070 a year) and the least in Duluth ($47,630), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $46,970 and the median at $45,790 for 900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Minneapolis$48,070
Duluth$47,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$48,070	$45,790	$39,670	$39,051	105
Duluth	$47,630	$39,660	$39,660	$38,721	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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

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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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