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Foundry Mold and Coremakers is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Foundry Mold and Coremakers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-4071 |
| title | Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
| onet code | 51-4071.00 |
| description | Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 12,720 |
| a mean | 46,910 |
| a median | 45,700 |
| a pct10 | 36,220 |
| a pct25 | 39,370 |
| a pct75 | 51,360 |
| a pct90 | 61,390 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 21 |
The day-to-day work of a foundry mold and coremakers typically centers on clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Monitoring, Operations Monitoring. Across the top 2 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working foundry mold and coremakers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (64.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Oregon at $65,020 and lowest in South Carolina at $35,070 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Oregon, Missouri, New York, Georgia, Connecticut) average $55,698. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $65,020 | $62,000 | $48,090 | $77,180 | 250 |
| Missouri | $59,300 | $57,550 | $49,170 | $59,810 | 610 |
| New York | $51,770 | $55,950 | $39,310 | $74,970 | 210 |
| Georgia | $51,410 | $55,000 | $49,010 | $65,710 | 330 |
| Connecticut | $50,990 | $55,830 | $35,150 | $75,290 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $49,840 | $50,040 | $46,680 | $53,960 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $49,490 | $51,830 | $42,090 | $75,030 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $49,040 | $46,270 | $36,680 | $62,030 | 80 |
| Washington | $48,660 | $49,350 | $36,320 | $61,500 | 250 |
| Illinois | $48,320 | $48,510 | $37,830 | $57,240 | 390 |
| Indiana | $47,820 | $47,270 | $35,220 | $61,740 | 660 |
| Ohio | $46,890 | $47,930 | $36,290 | $62,070 | 1,100 |
| Virginia | $46,850 | $51,550 | $38,860 | $69,210 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $46,780 | $46,690 | $37,740 | $59,550 | 80 |
| Alabama | $45,720 | $45,190 | $38,170 | $57,320 | 650 |
| Iowa | $45,700 | $45,920 | $39,690 | $55,130 | 610 |
| Utah | $45,630 | $45,870 | $35,660 | $59,130 | 90 |
| Colorado | $45,410 | $45,360 | $38,340 | $50,680 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $44,550 | $43,160 | $36,630 | $48,140 | 50 |
| Michigan | $44,520 | $46,380 | $37,730 | $60,210 | 1,700 |
| Wisconsin | $44,420 | $44,830 | $31,490 | $62,970 | 910 |
| Tennessee | $43,150 | $39,010 | $20,670 | $48,190 | 520 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,920 | $44,290 | $37,440 | $49,480 | 1,200 |
| California | $42,790 | $45,820 | $37,770 | $57,890 | 610 |
| Kansas | $42,160 | $43,220 | $38,650 | $49,040 | — |
| Kentucky | $40,940 | $40,790 | $25,550 | $57,720 | — |
| Mississippi | $39,370 | $40,540 | $32,350 | $48,810 | 140 |
| Texas | $37,090 | $39,770 | $33,690 | $49,080 | 350 |
| Arkansas | $37,020 | $38,030 | $29,910 | $45,910 | 100 |
| Florida | $35,410 | $43,480 | $31,250 | $65,110 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $35,150 | $36,980 | $31,550 | $46,020 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $35,070 | $37,110 | $33,930 | $40,710 | 140 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for foundry mold and coremakers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Airset Caster or Airset Molder frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Foundry Mold and Coremakers compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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