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

In Massachusetts, the median pay for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $24.30 an hour ($50,550 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.

$24.30Median hourly pay

$47,780–$59,240Middle half of workers, yearly

1,200People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($46,170). Massachusetts ranks 7th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.09	$37,630
25% of workers	$22.97	$47,780
Half of workers (median)	$24.30	$50,550
75% of workers	$28.48	$59,240
90% of workers	$34.87	$72,520

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	$55,530	500
Worcester	$54,920	220
Springfield	$48,520	50

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$43,510
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$52,270
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$40,360
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$56,920
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,150

Other job titles for this job

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