Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Florida

In Florida, the median pay for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $18.48 an hour ($38,440 a year). About 3,290 people work in this job there.

$18.48Median hourly pay
$35,750–$47,300Middle half of workers, yearly
3,290People in this job in Florida

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($44,350). Florida ranks 48th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Florida

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,200
25% of workers$17.19$35,750
Half of workers (median)$18.48$38,440
75% of workers$22.74$47,300
90% of workers$27.91$58,040

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$49,130100
Port St. Lucie$47,26030
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$39,720380
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$39,170230
Lakeland-Winter Haven$38,870200
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$38,270780
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$38,270630
Jacksonville$36,850260

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.4% over ten years, declining · about 13,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Florida

JobMedian yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,440
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,220
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45,030
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,730
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,800
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$43,520
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,640
Machinists$57,140

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.