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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Springfield$46,120
- Boston$46,110
- Amherst$43,450
- Pittsfield$42,280
- Worcester$42,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $46,120 | $43,920 | $37,930 | $37,251 | 96 |
| Boston | $46,110 | $43,940 | $38,310 | $37,244 | 108 |
| Amherst | $43,450 | $41,050 | $41,050 | $35,240 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $42,280 | $38,960 | $35,310 | $34,358 | 95 |
| Worcester | $42,010 | $37,370 | $36,080 | $34,155 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 51-4072.
- 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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