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Die caster salary
Average die caster salary
$43,979
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Average die caster salary by state
Highest paying states for die casters
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $50,137 | $24.10 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $45,816 | $22.03 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $46,147 | $22.19 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $45,163 | $21.71 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $42,674 | $20.52 |
| 6 | Idaho | $43,524 | $20.93 |
| 7 | Washington | $46,802 | $22.50 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $41,099 | $19.76 |
| 9 | Nevada | $45,192 | $21.73 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $44,803 | $21.54 |
| 11 | Virginia | $45,526 | $21.89 |
| 12 | Delaware | $46,346 | $22.28 |
| 13 | Oregon | $44,928 | $21.60 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $45,140 | $21.70 |
| 15 | Maine | $44,153 | $21.23 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $43,563 | $20.94 |
| 17 | California | $45,428 | $21.84 |
| 18 | Michigan | $39,214 | $18.85 |
| 19 | New York | $44,909 | $21.59 |
| 20 | Texas | $40,381 | $19.41 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $41,684 | $20.04 |
| 22 | Ohio | $37,736 | $18.14 |
| 23 | Alabama | $39,647 | $19.06 |
| 24 | Alaska | $46,033 | $22.13 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $44,179 | $21.24 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $39,128 | $18.81 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $41,258 | $19.84 |
| 28 | Indiana | $37,953 | $18.25 |
| 29 | Illinois | $40,435 | $19.44 |
| 30 | Utah | $40,385 | $19.42 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $38,228 | $18.38 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $40,480 | $19.46 |
| 33 | Vermont | $41,454 | $19.93 |
| 34 | Colorado | $39,505 | $18.99 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $37,397 | $17.98 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $41,925 | $20.16 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $35,307 | $16.97 |
| 38 | Iowa | $35,137 | $16.89 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $36,532 | $17.56 |
| 40 | Maryland | $39,261 | $18.88 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $38,682 | $18.60 |
| 42 | Missouri | $35,195 | $16.92 |
| 43 | Georgia | $37,218 | $17.89 |
| 44 | Arizona | $36,686 | $17.64 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $35,783 | $17.20 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $33,152 | $15.94 |
| 47 | Montana | $35,139 | $16.89 |
| 48 | Kansas | $28,246 | $13.58 |
| 49 | Florida | $33,641 | $16.17 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $34,438 | $16.56 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $33,160 | $15.94 |
Die caster salary details
A die caster's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a die caster's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| Average | $43,979 | $3,665 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying die caster jobs
The highest paying types of die casters are injection molding technician, molding technician, and dieing out machine operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Molding Technician | $47,557 | $3,963 | $22.86 | 7,682 |
| Molder Operator | $31,707 | $2,642 | $15.24 | 66,217 |
| Molding Technician | $40,696 | $3,391 | $19.57 | 10,231 |
| Composite Technician | $33,380 | $2,782 | $16.05 | 24,674 |
| Plastics Seasoner Operator | $36,206 | $3,017 | $17.41 | 46,951 |
| Mold Machine Operator | $32,186 | $2,682 | $15.47 | 68,276 |
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Die caster salary trends
The average die caster salary has risen by $6,139 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average die caster earned $37,840 annually, but today, they earn $43,979 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for die casters over the last decade.
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Average die caster salary over time
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Die caster salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,000 | $21.14 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $42,700 | $20.52 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $41,800 | $20.11 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $41,300 | $19.86 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $40,500 | $19.47 | +3.7% |
Recently added die caster salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentech Services | Die Cast-Third Shift | Auburn, IN | 01/06/2025 | $39,653 |
| Peoplelink Staffing | 3Rd Shift Experienced Die Caster | Auburn, IN | 12/11/2024 | $39,653 |
| Kinetic Die Casting Company | Die Casting Jobs March 2022 | Ione, CA | 10/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Site Staffing Inc. | Die Caster-2Nd Shift | Milwaukee, WI | 10/07/2024 | $35,479 |
| Us Enhanced Personnel | Die Cast Maintenance | High Point, NC | 09/29/2024 | $41,740 |
| Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation | 3Rd Shift Die Cast | Greenville, OH | 09/25/2024 | $37,566 |
| Sentech Services | Die Cast-Third Shift | Auburn, IN | 09/08/2024 | $39,653 |
| Peoplelink Staffing Solutions | 3Rd Die Casting | Elgin, IL | 09/05/2024 | $35,479 |
| FCC (Adams), LLC | Die Cast-1St. Shift | Berne, IN | 07/19/2024 | $45,288 |
| FCC (Adams), LLC | Die Cast-1St. Shift | Berne, IN | 07/19/2024 | $45,288 |
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