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Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary in Mississippi

Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Mississippi make a median of $39,370 a year, or about $18.93 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$39K
Median annual
$18.93/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $39K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,652/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,286/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,575/mo

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Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $32,350, 25th percentile $38,760, median $39,370, 75th percentile $45,200, 90th percentile $48,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$39KMedian$39K75th$45K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $32,350, 25th percentile $38,760, median $39,370, 75th percentile $45,200, 90th percentile $48,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level foundry mold and coremakers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do foundry mold and coremakers make in Mississippi?

The median is $39,370 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,350, and experienced foundry mold and coremakers can clear $48,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $39K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,652/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 40.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a foundry mold and coremakers salary go in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median foundry mold and coremakers salary is worth about $44,286 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do foundry mold and coremakers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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