Metal caster earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level metal caster earnings begin at:

$18.99 per hour

$39,490 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level metal caster earnings begin at:

$16.74 per hour

$34,810 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level metal caster earnings begin at:

$14.18 per hour

$29,500 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level metal caster earnings begin at:

$11.70 per hour

$24,340 per year

10th percentile

Starting level metal caster earnings begin at:

$9.37 per hour

$19,490 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Metal caster salary by state

State Name Average Salary
South Carolina $50,740
New York $48,100
Alabama $47,430
Illinois $46,280
Tennessee $43,710
Arkansas $42,650
Kentucky $42,540
Oregon $39,120
Iowa $38,710
Michigan $38,070
Washington $37,780
Texas $37,720
Colorado $37,180
Pennsylvania $36,734
West Virginia $36,590
Mississippi $36,580
North Carolina $35,910
Missouri $35,890
Massachusetts $35,750
Georgia $35,590
Arizona $35,370
Minnesota $35,340
Wisconsin $35,250
Indiana $34,170
New Jersey $33,830
Ohio $32,020
California $31,090
Kansas $29,910
Utah $29,500

How do metal caster salaries compare to similar careers?

Metal casters earn 6% less than similar careers in Utah. On average, they make less than gem workers but more than sewing machine operators.

Career Median Salary
Gem worker salary $32K
Molding and casting worker salary $31K
Fork lift operator salary $33K
Drill press operator salary $33K
Hand polishing worker salary $30K
Metal caster salary $30K
Dyeing machine operator salary $29K
Sewing machine operator salary $24K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)