Plastic Injection Mold Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Plastic Injection Mold Operator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plastic Injection Mold Operator in the United States is $48,270 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Plastic Injection Mold Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,017
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,594 to $53,372
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,337
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Plastic Injection Mold Operator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $53,372 $4,448 $1,026 $26
Average $48,270 $4,022 $928 $23
25th Percentile $43,594 $3,633 $838 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Plastic Injection Mold Operator Salaries

A Plastic Injection Mold Operator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Plastic Injection Mold Operator 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 Plastic Injection Mold Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,444.
  • California: $53,242.
  • Massachusetts: $52,532.

Top Paying Cities for Plastic Injection Mold Operators

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: $60,883
  • San Francisco: $60,284
  • Oakland: $58,947

What Skills Can Increase a Plastic Injection Mold Operator'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 a Plastic Injection Mold Operator's salary.
  • CAD: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Repairing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CAD
 $51,166
6%
Repairing
 $50,683
5%
Commitment
 $50,683
5%
Analytical Skills
 $50,201
4%
Process Improvement
 $49,718
3%
CNC
 $49,718
3%
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How Education impacts a Plastic Injection Mold Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Plastic Injection Mold Operators enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Plastic Injection Mold Operator with a No Diploma is between $47,100 and $50,532).

Plastic Injection Mold Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Plastic Injection Mold Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.0%
High School 66.7%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 6.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Plastic Injection Mold Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plastic Injection Mold Operator'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.

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$43,594
Average $48,270/year
$53,372
$3,633
Average $4,022/month
$4,448
$838
Average $928/week
$1,026
$21
Average $23/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $53,372 $4,448 $1,026 $26
Average $48,270 $4,022 $928 $23
25th Percentile $43,594 $3,633 $838 $21

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Salary Trends for Plastic Injection Mold Operator

Salaries for a Plastic Injection Mold Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,545 in 2023 to around $41,582 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Plastic Injection Mold Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Plastic Injection Mold Operator Over Time

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$41,545
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$41,695
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2023 $41,545
2024 $41,695
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