Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in North Carolina

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in North Carolina earn the most in Winston-Salem (average $50,700 a year) and the least in Charlotte ($42,020), across the 4 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $41,690 and the median at $38,190 for 550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Winston-Salem$50,700
Raleigh$43,620
Greensboro$42,130
Charlotte$42,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Winston-Salem	$50,700	$41,580	$35,680	$41,403	92
Raleigh	$43,620	$40,080	$36,720	$35,997	98
Greensboro	$42,130	$40,370	$36,050	$34,859	93
Charlotte	$42,020	$39,980	$37,500	$34,775	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 North Carolina

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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