Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $22.68 an hour ($47,180 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$22.68Median hourly pay

$39,020–$49,960Middle half of workers, yearly

1,230People in this job in Illinois

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($46,170). Illinois ranks 19th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Illinois

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.78	$34,900
25% of workers	$18.76	$39,020
Half of workers (median)	$22.68	$47,180
75% of workers	$24.02	$49,960
90% of workers	$29.85	$62,080

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Rockford	$47,590	50
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$46,650	720
Peoria	$42,210	30

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$47,920
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$43,150
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,560
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$48,420
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,000

Other job titles for this job

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