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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in Mississippi

The median pay for a molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Mississippi is $30,070/year ($14.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Mississippi. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$30K
Median annual
$14.46/hr
Hourly rate
$24K
Entry level (10th %)
$47K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $30K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,066/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home52.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$33,825/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$989/mo

About molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastics

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $23,670, 25th percentile $27,370, median $30,070, 75th percentile $39,130, 90th percentile $46,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$24K25th$27KMedian$30K75th$39K90th$47K
Bar chart showing Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $23,670, 25th percentile $27,370, median $30,070, 75th percentile $39,130, 90th percentile $46,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastics (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary by metro in Mississippi

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Gulfport-Biloxi$44K+47%30
Jackson$39K+30%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastics make in Mississippi?

The median is $30,070 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,670, and experienced molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastics can clear $46,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $30K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,066/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 52.1% 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 molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic 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 molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic salary is worth about $33,825 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastics 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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