Plastic Mold Setup Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Plastic Mold Setup Technician make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plastic Mold Setup Technician in the United States is $49,304 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,283
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,525 to $54,528
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,174
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Plastic Mold Setup Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $54,528 $4,544 $1,049 $26
Average $49,304 $4,109 $948 $24
25th Percentile $44,525 $3,710 $856 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Plastic Mold Setup Technician Salaries

A Plastic Mold Setup 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Plastic Mold Setup Technician 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 Mold Setup Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,590.
  • California: $54,383.
  • Massachusetts: $53,658.

Top Paying Cities for Plastic Mold Setup 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: $62,188
  • San Francisco: $61,507
  • Oakland: $60,211

What Skills Can Increase a Plastic Mold Setup 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%
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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 Mold Setup Technician'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
 $52,263
6%
Repairing
 $51,770
5%
Commitment
 $51,770
5%
Analytical Skills
 $51,277
4%
Process Improvement
 $50,784
3%
CNC
 $50,784
3%
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Plastic Mold Setup Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Plastic Mold Setup Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Biotechnology, offers compensation 50% above the average. Conversely, Plastic Mold Setup Technician positions in MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Plastic Mold Setup Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Plastic Mold Setup Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$73,957$36.050%

How Education impacts a Plastic Mold Setup Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Plastic Mold Setup Technicians 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 Mold Setup Technician with a No Diploma is between $47,100 and $50,532).

Plastic Mold Setup Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Plastic Mold Setup Technician
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 Mold Setup Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plastic Mold Setup 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.

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$44,525
Average $49,304/year
$54,528
$3,710
Average $4,109/month
$4,544
$856
Average $948/week
$1,049
$21
Average $24/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,528 $4,544 $1,049 $26
Average $49,304 $4,109 $948 $24
25th Percentile $44,525 $3,710 $856 $21

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Salary Trends for Plastic Mold Setup Technician

Salaries for a Plastic Mold Setup Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,425 in 2023 to around $42,462 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Plastic Mold Setup Technician salary trends, .

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