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

In Idaho, the median pay for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $20.52 an hour ($42,690 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.

$20.52Median hourly pay
$34,590–$47,860Middle half of workers, yearly
520People in this job in Idaho

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($44,350). Idaho ranks 34th 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 Idaho

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.40$34,100
25% of workers$16.63$34,590
Half of workers (median)$20.52$42,690
75% of workers$23.01$47,860
90% of workers$27.77$57,770

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Twin Falls$42,690110
Lewiston$42,39080
Coeur d'Alene$42,200100
Boise City$39,380130

Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,530
Machinists$58,810

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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.