The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $45,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,260.
Pay spans roughly $36,180 at the 10th percentile to $65,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.98 per hour. An estimated 1,160 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $45,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.98 |
| 10th percentile | $36,180 |
| 90th percentile | $65,090 |
| Employment | 1,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.