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Foundry Mold and Coremakers Salary in Iowa
Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Iowa earn a median $49,060 a year, 2% above the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $49,060 a year
- U.S. median
- $48,110 a year
- Employment
- 480
- Location quotient
- 3.76
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $49,060 · $23.59 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $50,270 · $24.17 an hour (estimate error ±0.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $43,250 · $20.80 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $43,250 · $20.80 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $54,920 · $26.40 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $57,580 · $27.68 an hour
- Employment
- 480 (estimate error ±6.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.31
- Location quotient
- 3.76 (1.00 = national share)
Foundry Mold and Coremakers pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $54,920 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $52,890 | Not reported |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $46,740 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do foundry mold and coremakers make in Iowa?
- The median wage for foundry mold and coremakers in Iowa is $49,060 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 480 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do foundry mold and coremakers earn the most?
- Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $54,920 a year.