The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $44,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,940.
Pay spans roughly $35,560 at the 10th percentile to $59,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.28 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $44,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.28 |
| 10th percentile | $35,560 |
| 90th percentile | $59,210 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.