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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $52,640 a year) and the least in Wausau ($48,240), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $50,720 and the median at $48,030 for 550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Madison$52,640
Wausau$48,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$52,640	$49,700	$48,030	$42,769	97
Wausau	$48,240	$51,980	$42,280	$39,451	93

*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 Wisconsin

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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