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

Molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) in South Carolina earn the most in Greenville (average $53,150 a year) and the least in Columbia ($44,180), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the molders, shapers, and casters (except metal and plastic) average at $46,590 and the median at $46,110 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 South Carolina

Greenville$53,150
Spartanburg$50,420
Columbia$44,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Greenville	$53,150	$46,450	$37,850	$43,678	93
Spartanburg	$50,420	$49,550	$47,790	$41,665	91
Columbia	$44,180	$44,790	$37,470	$37,065	94

*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 South 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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