DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 225 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 34,750 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEST LIBERTY FOODS, LLC | $30,680 | 129 | -32.9% |
| 2 | Centurion Products, LLC | $28,371 | 27 | -37.9% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook, IL | $35,360 | +15.3% | 32 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $83,364 | +72.3% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $52,000 | +9.2% | 3 |
| New Jersey | $44,845 | -8.7% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $44,772 | -9.6% | 2 |
| New York | $37,666 | -25.4% | 2 |
| Colorado | $36,421 | -19.9% | 3 |
| Illinois | $35,360 | -22.7% | 37 |
| Florida | $30,390 | -30.5% | 4 |
| Ohio | $25,000 | -44% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| WEST LIBERTY FOODS, LLC | None | $30,680 |
| Centurion Products, LLC | None | $28,371 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic is Manufacturing at $32,576. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Manufacturing at $28,918.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 225 DOL filings, the median salary for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic is $30,680, ranging from $30,680 to $35,360.
The 90th percentile salary is $61,050 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Bolingbrook, IL offers the highest median at $35,360.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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