The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI is $48,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,790.
Pay spans roughly $30,420 at the 10th percentile to $55,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.13 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI.
| Median (annual) | $48,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.13 |
| 10th percentile | $30,420 |
| 90th percentile | $55,930 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.