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

In Minnesota, the median pay for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $22.02 an hour ($45,790 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.

$22.02Median hourly pay
$39,480–$53,950Middle half of workers, yearly
900People in this job in Minnesota

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($46,170). Minnesota ranks 32nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.56$38,610
25% of workers$18.98$39,480
Half of workers (median)$22.02$45,790
75% of workers$25.94$53,950
90% of workers$28.12$58,490

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$45,790520
Duluth$39,6600

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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Other job titles for this job

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