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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in Oregon earn the most in Salem (average $53,730 a year) and the least in Eugene ($46,350), across the 4 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $52,700 and the median at $52,740 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,500.

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

Salem$53,730
Bend$53,140
Portland$52,990
Eugene$46,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salem	$53,730	$52,220	$50,440	$41,582	104
Bend	$53,140	$54,410	$50,420	$41,153	104
Portland	$52,990	$50,180	$46,560	$41,044	105
Eugene	$46,350	$49,860	$40,000	$36,220	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax 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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