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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Illinois earn the most in Rockford (average $46,900 a year) and the least in Peoria ($45,560), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $48,150 and the median at $47,180 for 1,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Rockford$46,900
Chicago$46,790
Peoria$45,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rockford	$46,900	$47,590	$45,760	$37,684	92
Chicago	$46,790	$46,650	$38,540	$37,601	104
Peoria	$45,560	$42,210	$42,210	$36,673	91

*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 Illinois

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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