The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $45,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,890.
Pay spans roughly $36,170 at the 10th percentile to $61,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.02 per hour. An estimated 700 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $45,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.02 |
| 10th percentile | $36,170 |
| 90th percentile | $61,610 |
| Employment | 700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.