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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastics earn a median salary of $45,690/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $3,480. Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastics earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Median salary
$45,690
$42,210
Hourly rate
$21.97/hr
$20.29/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,950
$31,650
Senior level (90th %)
$61,050
$62,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
34,750
1,457,800
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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