The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $44,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,970.
Pay spans roughly $37,090 at the 10th percentile to $58,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.61 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $44,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.61 |
| 10th percentile | $37,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,150 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.