Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Minnesota
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Minnesota earn an average of $51,950 a year. That is $5,990 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $45,960. The best-paying metro area is Fargo, ND-MN at $52,290.
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Average pay for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Average pay by state
Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45,960 | $22.10 |
| Minnesota | $51,950 | $24.98 |
| North Dakota | $50,280 | $24.18 |
| Iowa | $47,170 | $22.68 |
| Wisconsin | $45,310 | $21.78 |
| South Dakota | $42,670 | $20.52 |
Related jobs in Minnesota
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,360
- Machinists$62,310
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,850
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,180
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,470
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,800
Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Minnesota?
The average is $51,950 a year, and the median is $49,590. That is $5,990 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $45,960.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$24.98 an hour on average; the median is $23.84.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Fargo, ND-MN ($52,290), followed by St. Cloud, MN ($51,900). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($43,420).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #6 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.