Top 15 cities for pourers and casters, metal by average salary
| Boston, MA | $65,720 |
|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $60,390 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,950 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,040 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,940 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $55,620 |
| Youngstown, OH | $52,670 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $52,560 |
| Madison, WI | $48,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,190 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $46,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,130 |
| Reading, PA | $44,790 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,510 |
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Pourers and Casters, Metal salary by state
Florida pays pourers and casters, metal the most statewide, $68,810 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $68,810 | $62,090 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $65,210 | $57,200 | 330 | 1 | $59,700 | $59,700 |
| Tennessee | $64,480 | $71,880 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $63,350 | $62,820 | n/a | 1 | $65,720 | $65,720 |
| Washington | $61,470 | $54,210 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $57,120 | $60,770 | 460 | 3 | $60,390 | $52,670 |
| Indiana | $55,360 | $61,430 | 530 | 1 | $52,560 | $52,560 |
| Texas | $54,500 | $52,100 | 500 | 2 | $58,040 | $40,510 |
| Michigan | $54,290 | $60,280 | 360 | 2 | $57,940 | $46,620 |
| Oregon | $54,110 | $52,010 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $53,680 | $47,330 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $52,450 | $57,700 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $52,230 | $48,850 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $51,730 | $47,880 | 320 | 2 | $55,620 | $48,810 |
| Iowa | $51,340 | $49,010 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $49,540 | $45,410 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $47,280 | $50,530 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $46,480 | $47,220 | 290 | 2 | $48,190 | $44,790 |
| Kentucky | $46,420 | $38,800 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $45,870 | $45,140 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $45,450 | $44,150 | 240 | 1 | $45,130 | $45,130 |
| Mississippi | $44,580 | $43,370 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $44,470 | $39,420 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Pourers and Casters, Metal salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $65,720 | $66,120 | $31.60 | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,390 | $66,040 | $29.04 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,950 | $63,040 | $28.82 | 150 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,700 | $61,680 | $28.70 | 320 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,040 | $58,240 | $27.90 | 150 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,940 | $51,700 | $27.86 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $55,620 | $53,100 | $26.74 | 100 |
| Youngstown, OH | $52,670 | $58,870 | $25.32 | 40 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $52,560 | $47,750 | $25.27 | 80 |
| Madison, WI | $48,810 | $50,300 | $23.46 | 30 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,190 | $49,780 | $23.17 | 70 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $46,620 | $37,560 | $22.41 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,130 | $44,020 | $21.70 | 120 |
| Reading, PA | $44,790 | $41,400 | $21.54 | 30 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,510 | $37,970 | $19.48 | 40 |
Related jobs
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $48,430
- MachinistsU.S. average $59,320
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersU.S. average $56,760
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $48,170
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $45,960
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $50,450
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherU.S. average $48,580
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticU.S. average $50,030
Pourers and Casters, Metal salary: questions
Where do pourers and casters, metal make the most money?
In Boston, MA, with an average of $65,720 a year, among the 15 metro areas we cover.
What is the average pourers and casters, metal salary in the U.S.?
$54,290 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $51,810, so half of pourers and casters, metal earn more than that and half less.
What salary should pourers and casters, metal ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of pourers and casters, metal nationwide earn between $45,190 (25th percentile) and $61,700 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays pourers and casters, metal the most?
Florida, with a statewide average of $68,810 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is pourers and casters, metal pay the lowest?
Killeen, TX, at $40,510 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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