As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mold Maker in Paterson, NJ is $60,557, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,165 weekly, or $5,046 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mold Maker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Mold Maker in Paterson, NJ vary widely, spanning from $49,147 to $72,722. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,585) and 75th percentile ($66,924), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,722 per year. This $12,339 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Repairing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paterson Mold Maker often earn 4.8% higher than national averages. However, Paterson currently ranks 22 statewide for Mold Maker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mold Maker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mold Maker Salary $49,147 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mold Maker Salary $54,585 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mold Maker Salary $60,557 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mold Maker Salary $66,924 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mold Maker Salary $72,722 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $54,585 10% $49,147 90% $72,722 75% $66,924 $60,557 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Mold Maker ?

A moldmaker (mouldmaker in British English) or molder is a skilled tradesperson who fabricates moulds for use in casting metal products. Moldmakers are generally employed in foundries, where molds are used to cast products from metals such as aluminium and cast iron....

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About Paterson, New Jersey    Paterson is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population ....More

Paterson, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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