Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama $40,020 $19.24
Arizona 280 $38,040 $18.29
Arkansas 80 $35,210 $16.93
California 610 $39,790 $19.13
Colorado 40 $46,930 $22.56
Connecticut 90 $47,570 $22.87
Florida 190 $36,640 $17.62
Georgia 60 $35,110 $16.88
Idaho 120 $27,790 $13.36
Illinois 440 $45,460 $21.85
Indiana 760 $35,420 $17.03
Iowa 250 $45,150 $21.71
Kansas 300 $40,950 $19.69
Kentucky 50 $36,870 $17.73
Maine 30 $42,370 $20.37
Massachusetts 180 $46,400 $22.31
Michigan 1,650 $44,690 $21.49
Minnesota 490 $43,320 $20.83
Mississippi 100 $32,800 $15.77
Missouri 690 $33,660 $16.19
Nebraska 70 $38,820 $18.66
New York 90 $40,630 $19.53
North Carolina 130 $32,370 $15.56
Ohio 1,380 $41,700 $20.05
Oklahoma 270 $28,630 $13.76
Oregon 230 $49,120 $23.62
Pennsylvania 1,000 $39,730 $19.10
Rhode Island $46,600 $22.41
South Carolina 140 $32,560 $15.66
Tennessee 980 $35,780 $17.20
Texas 630 $33,900 $16.30
Utah 130 $39,530 $19.00
Virginia 110 $49,990 $24.04
Washington 140 $40,770 $19.60
Wisconsin 1,190 $42,730 $20.54

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to make and install structural, ornamental, and reinforcing metal structures and supports. Includes instruction in drafting, technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, welding, riveting, beam placement, ornamental design, structural reinforcement, crane operation, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

Certificate
Certificate Associate Degree
  • $39,980 per year
    National average salary
    Declining
    Job growth rate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Typical education requirement
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as foundry mold and coremakers.

  • Less than high school 15%
  • High school graduate 46%
  • College dropout 24%
  • Associate’s degree 9%
  • Bachelor’s degree 5%
  • Master’s degree 1%
  • Doctorate degree 0%

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