Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in New York

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in New York earn the most in Rochester (average $53,010 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($48,390), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $49,240 and the median at $45,940 for 1,150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Rochester$53,010
Albany$51,950
Syracuse$50,400
New York$49,130
Buffalo$48,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$53,010	$50,740	$37,830	$42,463	97
Albany	$51,950	$54,500	$41,160	$41,670	100
Syracuse	$50,400	$48,370	$40,510	$40,509	96
New York	$49,130	$45,410	$39,520	$39,559	113
Buffalo	$48,390	$48,890	$37,780	$39,005	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes 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

More about pay in New York

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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