The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI is $38,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,230.
Pay spans roughly $36,560 at the 10th percentile to $54,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.51 per hour. An estimated 390 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI.
| Median (annual) | $38,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.51 |
| 10th percentile | $36,560 |
| 90th percentile | $54,490 |
| Employment | 390 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.