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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Iowa earn the most in Davenport (average $51,950 a year) and the least in Des Moines ($48,880), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $46,250 and the median at $46,220 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Davenport$51,950
Des Moines$48,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Davenport	$51,950	$51,110	$43,590	$42,560	89
Des Moines	$48,880	$47,400	$41,610	$40,209	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) 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

More about pay in Iowa

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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