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Best states for a mold maker
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It seems like mold makers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for mold makers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that Utah is the best state for mold makers, while California and Colorado are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Utah has a median salary of $50,218 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for mold makers.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for mold makers. Utah is the best state for mold makers, where the median salary is $50,218.If you are currently seeking employment as a mold maker, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for mold makers in 2025
1. Utah
Total mold maker jobs: 36 Average annual salary: $50,218 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
2. Wisconsin
Total mold maker jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $46,587 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 2.66
3. Illinois
Total mold maker jobs: 163 Average annual salary: $47,428 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
4. Mississippi
Total mold maker jobs: 12 Average annual salary: $48,735 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 0.59
5. Indiana
Total mold maker jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $45,826 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.78
6. Ohio
Total mold maker jobs: 123 Average annual salary: $45,692 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
7. Kentucky
Total mold maker jobs: 46 Average annual salary: $46,066 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
8. Minnesota
Total mold maker jobs: 95 Average annual salary: $47,110 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
9. New Jersey
Total mold maker jobs: 83 Average annual salary: $49,045 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
10. Virginia
Total mold maker jobs: 126 Average annual salary: $47,543 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
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Detailed list of the best states for a mold maker
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $50,218 | $34,000 | 3,101,833 | 36 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $46,587 | $31,000 | 5,795,483 | 142 |
| 3 | Illinois | $47,428 | $31,000 | 12,802,023 | 163 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $48,735 | $31,000 | 2,984,100 | 12 |
| 5 | Indiana | $45,826 | $30,000 | 6,666,818 | 113 |
| 6 | Ohio | $45,692 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 123 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $46,066 | $30,000 | 4,454,189 | 46 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $47,110 | $32,000 | 5,576,606 | 95 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $49,045 | $31,000 | 9,005,644 | 83 |
| 10 | Virginia | $47,543 | $30,000 | 8,470,020 | 126 |
| 11 | Nevada | $49,881 | $33,000 | 2,998,039 | 3 |
| 12 | California | $51,103 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 246 |
| 13 | Arizona | $47,316 | $31,000 | 7,016,270 | 42 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $47,113 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 9 |
| 15 | Alabama | $44,527 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 49 |
| 16 | Colorado | $50,379 | $35,000 | 5,607,154 | 22 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $46,331 | $30,000 | 3,588,184 | 42 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $45,261 | $31,000 | 1,920,076 | 18 |
| 19 | Delaware | $48,578 | $31,000 | 961,939 | 3 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $42,987 | $28,000 | 6,715,984 | 65 |
| 21 | Michigan | $42,060 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 133 |
| 22 | Georgia | $44,330 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 93 |
| 23 | New York | $47,025 | $30,000 | 19,849,399 | 95 |
| 24 | Missouri | $43,597 | $29,000 | 6,113,532 | 70 |
| 25 | Iowa | $44,227 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 26 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $45,139 | $29,000 | 1,059,639 | 9 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $43,883 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 6 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $44,050 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 7 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $42,047 | $28,000 | 1,342,795 | 28 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $46,085 | $30,000 | 6,859,819 | 62 |
| 31 | Idaho | $42,629 | $29,000 | 1,716,943 | 18 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $48,477 | $31,000 | 693,972 | 2 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $40,573 | $28,000 | 579,315 | 7 |
| 34 | Kansas | $41,249 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 27 |
| 35 | Alaska | $45,447 | $36,000 | 739,795 | 1 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $38,817 | $24,000 | 10,273,419 | 136 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $39,815 | $25,000 | 12,805,537 | 110 |
| 38 | Vermont | $41,497 | $28,000 | 623,657 | 5 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $40,267 | $26,000 | 3,004,279 | 11 |
| 40 | Texas | $39,440 | $25,000 | 28,304,596 | 148 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $38,441 | $24,000 | 5,024,369 | 46 |
| 42 | Florida | $37,622 | $22,000 | 20,984,400 | 170 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $44,796 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 1 |
| 44 | Maryland | $42,740 | $27,000 | 6,052,177 | 29 |
| 45 | Washington | $41,815 | $29,000 | 7,405,743 | 24 |
| 46 | Maine | $38,778 | $27,000 | 1,335,907 | 11 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $38,991 | $24,000 | 4,684,333 | 8 |
| 48 | Oregon | $39,888 | $27,000 | 4,142,776 | 28 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $35,217 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 4 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $38,275 | $25,000 | 2,088,070 | 3 |
| 51 | Montana | $35,100 | $25,000 | 1,050,493 | 2 |
Highest paying states for mold makers
| Rank | State | Avg. Mold Maker Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $50,218 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $46,587 |
| 3 | Illinois | $47,428 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $48,735 |
| 5 | Indiana | $45,826 |
| 6 | Ohio | $45,692 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $46,066 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $47,110 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $49,045 |
| 10 | Virginia | $47,543 |
| 11 | Nevada | $49,881 |
| 12 | California | $51,103 |
| 13 | Arizona | $47,316 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $47,113 |
| 15 | Alabama | $44,527 |
| 16 | Colorado | $50,379 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $46,331 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $45,261 |
| 19 | Delaware | $48,578 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $42,987 |
| 21 | Michigan | $42,060 |
| 22 | Georgia | $44,330 |
| 23 | New York | $47,025 |
| 24 | Missouri | $43,597 |
| 25 | Iowa | $44,227 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $45,139 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $43,883 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $44,050 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $42,047 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $46,085 |
| 31 | Idaho | $42,629 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $48,477 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $40,573 |
| 34 | Kansas | $41,249 |
| 35 | Alaska | $45,447 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $38,817 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $39,815 |
| 38 | Vermont | $41,497 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $40,267 |
| 40 | Texas | $39,440 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $38,441 |
| 42 | Florida | $37,622 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $44,796 |
| 44 | Maryland | $42,740 |
| 45 | Washington | $41,815 |
| 46 | Maine | $38,778 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $38,991 |
| 48 | Oregon | $39,888 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $35,217 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $38,275 |
| 51 | Montana | $35,100 |
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Updated January 8, 2025