Highest-paying cities for foundry mold and coremakers
Portland, OR leads at $67,060 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $67,060 | $54,250–$67,940 |
| Seattle, WA | $58,090 | $47,590–$63,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,630 | $56,240–$76,620 |
| New York, NY | $55,210 | $49,610–$55,210 |
| Waterloo, IA | $54,920 | $52,620–$54,920 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $54,080 | $48,110–$71,180 |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,010 | $51,580–$57,350 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,610 | $45,170–$58,400 |
| Anniston, AL | $50,420 | $48,240–$50,420 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,040 | $39,750–$59,100 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,190 | $39,060–$49,520 |
| Provo, UT | $47,560 | $37,010–$55,850 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,550 | $44,120–$53,180 |
| Boston, MA | $47,520 | $45,990–$59,960 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,440 | $42,020–$56,490 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,970 | $46,130–$61,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,740 | $45,090–$57,580 |
| York, PA | $46,660 | $38,950–$46,660 |
| Monroe, MI | $46,600 | $44,920–$46,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,360 | $38,970–$50,490 |
| Erie, PA | $46,290 | $35,200–$61,930 |
| Reading, PA | $46,260 | $36,510–$50,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,200 | $37,530–$62,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,110 | $38,740–$49,860 |
| Elkhart, IN | $46,110 | $45,750–$56,830 |
| Greenville, SC | $45,950 | $36,680–$45,960 |
| Detroit, MI | $45,610 | $45,510–$54,910 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $44,180 | $41,110–$48,890 |
| Madison, WI | $44,130 | $36,160–$54,080 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,440 | $43,440–$48,090 |
| Akron, OH | $40,220 | $39,420–$49,920 |
| Niles, MI | $39,450 | $39,450–$48,810 |
| Tulsa, OK | $36,720 | $36,320–$42,520 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.