Injection Molding Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Injection Molding Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Injection Molding Technician in the United States is $44,177 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Injection Molding Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,699
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,623 to $47,591
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,387
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Injection Molding Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,591 $3,966 $915 $23
Average $44,177 $3,681 $850 $21
25th Percentile $40,623 $3,385 $781 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Injection Molding Technician Salaries

An Injection Molding Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Injection Molding Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $55,721
  • San Francisco: $55,111
  • Oakland: $53,949

What Skills Can Increase an Injection Molding Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 7.05% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 7.05%
Repairing 2.85%
Hydraulics 1.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Injection Molding Technician's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Bill of Materials: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$49,479
12%
Bill of Materials
$49,037
11%
Initiative
$48,595
10%
Commitment
$48,153
9%
Products and Services
$46,828
6%
Process Improvement
$45,944
4%
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Injection Molding Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Injection Molding Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Nondurable, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Injection Molding Technician positions in Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Injection Molding Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Injection Molding Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable$48,595$23.010%
MFG Durable$46,386$22.05%

Injection Molding Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Injection Molding Technician'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Injection Molding Technician

Salaries for an Injection Molding Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,132 in 2023 to around $38,591 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Injection Molding Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Injection Molding Technician Over Time

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2023
$39,132
2024
$38,850
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$38,591
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2023 $39,132
2024 $38,850
2025 $38,591
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FAQ about Injection Molding Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Injection Molding Technician?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Injection Molding Technician roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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