The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Iowa is $44,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,600.
Pay spans roughly $30,140 at the 10th percentile to $57,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.52 per hour. An estimated 620 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $44,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.52 |
| 10th percentile | $30,140 |
| 90th percentile | $57,760 |
| Employment | 620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.