What are the main factors that influence a Foundry Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Foundry Worker?

Foundry Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Foundry Worker roles are District of Columbia $43,250, California $43,086, Massachusetts $42,511. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Foundry Worker roles make?

Salaries for Foundry Worker level roles vary by specialization: Foundry Area Manager: $193,468; Foundry Manager: $145,187; Traveling Foundry Technician: $102,320; Foundry Supervisor: $81,064; Foundry Engineer: $75,756.

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Foundry Worker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Foundry Worker make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foundry Worker in Rhode Island is $40,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Foundry Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,805
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,995 to $46,418
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,625

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Foundry Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,418	$3,868	$893	$22
Average	$40,500	$3,375	$779	$19
25th Percentile	$38,995	$3,250	$750	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Foundry Worker Salaries

A Foundry Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Foundry Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Foundry Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,250.
California: $43,086.
Massachusetts: $42,511.

District of Columbia $43,250 California $43,086 Massachusetts $42,511 Washington $42,355 New Jersey $42,340 Alaska $42,285 Connecticut $41,746 New York $41,527

Hawaii $40,828 Rhode Island $40,500 Maryland $40,277 Minnesota $39,972 Colorado $39,855 Illinois $39,816 Oregon $39,668 Delaware $39,558

New Hampshire $39,490 Virginia $39,336 Pennsylvania $38,886 Nevada $38,660 North Dakota $38,586 Michigan $38,469 Wisconsin $38,426 Vermont $38,340

Texas $38,101 Maine $38,086 Arizona $38,062 Ohio $38,035 Georgia $37,676 Indiana $37,496 Wyoming $37,461 Utah $37,406

Iowa $37,383 Kansas $37,195 Louisiana $37,140 North Carolina $37,121 Missouri $37,113 Florida $36,961 Montana $36,879 Nebraska $36,801

Kentucky $36,758 South Carolina $36,601 Tennessee $36,504 Idaho $36,465 New Mexico $36,179 Oklahoma $36,117 Alabama $35,886 South Dakota $35,500

Arkansas $35,289 West Virginia $35,176 Mississippi $34,836

Top Paying Cities for Foundry Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $41,164
Albion: $40,480
Ashaway: $41,320

Adamsville, RI $41,164 Albion, RI $40,480 Ashaway, RI $41,320 Barrington, RI $40,480 Block Island, RI $41,105 Bradford, RI $41,293 Bristol, RI $40,441 Carolina, RI $40,957

Charlestown, RI $41,000 Chepachet, RI $40,402 Clayville, RI $40,441 Coventry, RI $40,402 West Greenwich, RI $40,375 East Greenwich, RI $40,429 Exeter, RI $41,293 Fiskeville, RI $40,480

Forestdale, RI $40,441 Foster, RI $40,375 Glendale, RI $40,375 Greene, RI $40,828 Greenville, RI $40,480 Harmony, RI $40,468 Harrisville, RI $40,402 Hope, RI $40,480

Hope Valley, RI $41,320 Hopkinton, RI $41,332 Jamestown, RI $40,918 Kenyon, RI $41,281 Little Compton, RI $41,148 Manville, RI $40,480 Mapleville, RI $40,375 Newport, RI $40,926

Middletown, RI $41,097 North Kingstown, RI $40,363 North Scituate, RI $40,468 Oakland, RI $40,414 Pascoag, RI $40,390 Pawtucket, RI $40,480 Central Falls, RI $40,480 Cumberland, RI $40,480

Lincoln, RI $40,480 Portsmouth, RI $40,761 Prudence Island, RI $40,402 Rockville, RI $41,332 Saunderstown, RI $40,941 Shannock, RI $41,269 Slatersville, RI $40,441 Slocum, RI $40,941

Tiverton, RI $41,176 Wakefield, RI $40,898 Kingston, RI $40,906 Narragansett, RI $40,914 Peace Dale, RI $40,898 Warren, RI $40,468 Warwick, RI $40,480 Westerly, RI $41,343

West Kingston, RI $40,929 West Warwick, RI $40,480 Wood River Junction, RI $41,293 Woonsocket, RI $40,441 North Smithfield, RI $40,468 Wyoming, RI $41,281 Providence, RI $40,480 Cranston, RI $40,480

North Providence, RI $40,480 East Providence, RI $40,480 Riverside, RI $40,480 Rumford, RI $40,480 Smithfield, RI $40,480 Johnston, RI $40,480

Foundry Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foundry Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$38,995

Average $40,500/year

$46,418

$3,250

Average $3,375/month

$3,868

$750

Average $779/week

$893

$19

Average $19/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,418	$3,868	$893	$22
Average	$40,500	$3,375	$779	$19
25th Percentile	$38,995	$3,250	$750	$19

Foundry Worker Salary Growth & Career Path

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