Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in Arizona

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $48,030 a year) and the least in Tucson ($47,940), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $48,200 and the median at $49,060 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$48,030
Tucson$47,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$48,030	$49,080	$45,960	$39,965	103
Tucson	$47,940	$47,150	$46,150	$39,895	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary in other states

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9195.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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