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Foundry technician salary
Average foundry technician salary
$37,106
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Average foundry technician salary by state
Highest paying states for foundry technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | $45,644 | $21.94 |
| 2 | Alaska | $40,282 | $19.37 |
| 3 | Maine | $39,612 | $19.04 |
| 4 | Alabama | $37,852 | $18.20 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $49,248 | $23.68 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $41,536 | $19.97 |
| 7 | Michigan | $42,103 | $20.24 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $36,861 | $17.72 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $39,365 | $18.93 |
| 10 | Texas | $38,494 | $18.51 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $39,269 | $18.88 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $38,524 | $18.52 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $39,517 | $19.00 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $38,559 | $18.54 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $38,851 | $18.68 |
| 16 | Utah | $35,956 | $17.29 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $34,153 | $16.42 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $38,071 | $18.30 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $42,485 | $20.43 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $43,711 | $21.01 |
| 21 | Georgia | $35,669 | $17.15 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $36,550 | $17.57 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $36,166 | $17.39 |
| 24 | Arizona | $35,681 | $17.15 |
| 25 | Nevada | $36,170 | $17.39 |
| 26 | Virginia | $37,699 | $18.12 |
| 27 | Vermont | $35,287 | $16.96 |
| 28 | Montana | $35,993 | $17.30 |
| 29 | Washington | $38,104 | $18.32 |
| 30 | Illinois | $36,277 | $17.44 |
| 31 | Colorado | $35,750 | $17.19 |
| 32 | Delaware | $36,102 | $17.36 |
| 33 | Ohio | $35,394 | $17.02 |
| 34 | Missouri | $34,585 | $16.63 |
| 35 | Oregon | $37,237 | $17.90 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $34,360 | $16.52 |
| 37 | Maryland | $37,330 | $17.95 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $34,886 | $16.77 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $33,324 | $16.02 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $34,226 | $16.45 |
| 41 | California | $37,488 | $18.02 |
| 42 | Kansas | $34,395 | $16.54 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $33,201 | $15.96 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $34,302 | $16.49 |
| 45 | New York | $34,505 | $16.59 |
| 46 | Idaho | $34,918 | $16.79 |
| 47 | Florida | $31,609 | $15.20 |
| 48 | Iowa | $30,818 | $14.82 |
| 49 | Indiana | $30,508 | $14.67 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $32,810 | $15.77 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $31,647 | $15.21 |
Foundry technician salary details
A foundry technician's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a foundry technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $37,106 | $3,092 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying foundry technician jobs
The highest paying types of foundry technicians are lead person, lead operator, and leader.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Supervisor | $42,548 | $3,546 | $20.46 | 71,796 |
| Lead Operator | $88,429 | $7,369 | $42.51 | 87,338 |
| Lead Person | $105,432 | $8,786 | $50.69 | 87,619 |
| Supervisor | $53,902 | $4,492 | $25.91 | 224,920 |
| Leader | $86,964 | $7,247 | $41.81 | 172,293 |
| Process Operator | $37,996 | $3,166 | $18.27 | 83,478 |
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Foundry technician salary trends
The average foundry technician salary has risen by $5,420 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average foundry technician earned $31,686 annually, but today, they earn $37,106 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for foundry technicians over the last decade.
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Average foundry technician salary over time
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Foundry technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,100 | $17.84 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $36,200 | $17.40 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $35,700 | $17.15 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $34,800 | $16.71 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $34,100 | $16.40 | +2.5% |
Recently added foundry technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel, Son & Co | Technician, Foundry 1 | Riverside, CA | 06/23/2025 | $40,697 |
| Wieland Chase | Foundry Technician | Shelbyville, KY | 06/10/2025 | $45,914 |
| Spacex | Foundry Technician (Raptor) | Hawthorne, CA | 06/09/2025 | $48,001 |
| Chase Brass | Foundry Technician | Shelbyville, KY | 05/29/2025 | $45,914 |
| Wieland Chase | Foundry Technician | Shelbyville, KY | 04/28/2025 | $45,914 |
| Samuel, Son & Co | Technician, Foundry ND Shift) | Riverside, CA | 04/28/2025 | $40,697 |
| Farrar Corporation | Foundry Fix-It Pro | Norwich, KS | 04/25/2025 | $41,740 |
| Chase Brass | Foundry Technician | Shelbyville, KY | 04/25/2025 | $45,914 |
| Bonney Staffing | Foundry Technician-Great Opportunity! Up To | Auburn, ME | 04/23/2025 | $39,653 |
| Bonney Staffing | Foundry Technician-Great Oppertunity! Up To | Lewiston, ME | 03/28/2025 | $43,827 |
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