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

In Virginia, the median pay for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic is $21.83 an hour ($45,410 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.

$21.83Median hourly pay

$38,180–$48,010Middle half of workers, yearly

720People in this job in Virginia

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($46,170). Virginia ranks 33rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.65	$36,720
25% of workers	$18.36	$38,180
Half of workers (median)	$21.83	$45,410
75% of workers	$23.08	$48,010
90% of workers	$27.49	$57,180

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Richmond	$44,420	140
Roanoke	$44,280	40

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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