The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $42,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,210.
Pay spans roughly $35,670 at the 10th percentile to $49,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.38 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $42,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.38 |
| 10th percentile | $35,670 |
| 90th percentile | $49,810 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.