Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $19.23 an hour ($40,010 a year). About 2,550 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($46,170). Texas ranks 43rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.90 | $28,910 |
| 25% of workers | $17.08 | $35,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.23 | $40,010 |
| 75% of workers | $22.92 | $47,670 |
| 90% of workers | $27.53 | $57,270 |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $44,820 | 250 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $42,490 | 790 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $41,960 | 170 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $37,510 | 490 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $24,650 | 50 |
Texas 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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