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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $45,100 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($44,830), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $45,310 and the median at $45,410 for 720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Richmond$45,100
Roanoke$44,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$45,100	$44,420	$40,620	$36,639	98
Roanoke	$44,830	$44,280	$36,020	$36,437	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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