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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Colorado earn the most in Colorado Springs (average $59,900 a year) and the least in Greeley ($50,770), across the 3 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $51,630 and the median at $49,530 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Colorado Springs$59,900
Denver$53,730
Greeley$50,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Colorado Springs	$59,900	$58,570	$52,000	$48,382	101
Denver	$53,730	$49,530	$45,400	$43,696	106
Greeley	$50,770	$50,520	$40,530	$41,448	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. 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

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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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