Paycheck Atlas

Highest-paying states for pourers and casters, metal

Tennessee leads at $71,880 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.

PlaceMedian25th–75th
Tennessee$71,880$61,360–$72,690
Florida$62,090$59,320–$80,900
Indiana$61,430$45,930–$61,700
Ohio$60,770$46,160–$70,380
Michigan$60,280$44,860–$60,280
North Carolina$57,700$45,090–$58,900
Illinois$57,200$50,570–$84,290
Washington$54,210$48,890–$89,170
Texas$52,100$47,210–$62,640
Oregon$52,010$46,670–$62,580
Kansas$50,530$41,820–$55,500
Iowa$49,010$46,650–$57,120
Missouri$48,850$47,920–$58,730
Wisconsin$47,880$47,160–$62,040
Alabama$47,330$44,040–$56,100
Pennsylvania$47,220$42,700–$49,780
Arkansas$45,410$39,690–$63,530
Utah$45,140$39,220–$46,180
California$44,150$39,230–$49,950
Mississippi$43,370$38,130–$50,570
Virginia$39,420$37,780–$49,820
Kentucky$38,800$38,800–$64,940

Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.