How much does a Foundry Operator make in Georgia? (2026)

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foundry Operator in Georgia is $45,196 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.However, a Foundry Operator's salary can vary significantly. Hereâ€™s a look at the typical salary range:Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,749Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,970 to $50,196Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,122

What are the main factors that influence a Foundry Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Foundry Operator?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Foundry Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Foundry Operator's salary?

A Foundry Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,731 for beginners, reaching about $50,100 at mid-level, and approach $78,216 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Foundry Operator?

Foundry Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Foundry Operator roles are District of Columbia $51,883, California $51,686, Massachusetts $50,997. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Foundry Operator roles make?

Salaries for Foundry Operator level roles vary by specialization: Foundry Area Manager: $193,571; Foundry Manager: $145,191; Traveling Foundry Technician: $102,277; Foundry Supervisor: $81,090; Foundry Engineer: $75,729.

Foundry Operator Salary in Georgia

How much does a Foundry Operator make in Georgia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foundry Operator in Georgia is $45,196 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Foundry Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,749
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,970 to $50,196
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,122

10% $37,122

50% (Median) $45,196

90% $54,749

Foundry Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,196	$4,183	$965	$24
Average	$45,196	$3,766	$869	$22
25th Percentile	$40,970	$3,414	$788	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Foundry Operator Salaries

A Foundry 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Foundry Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Foundry Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,731
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,155
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,100
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,835
Expert (over 8 years): $78,216

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$39,731
Foundry Operator	1-2 years	$44,155
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$50,100
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$53,835
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$78,216

How Do Foundry 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 Foundry Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,883.
California: $51,686.
Massachusetts: $50,997.

District of Columbia $51,883 California $51,686 Massachusetts $50,997 Washington $50,810 New Jersey $50,791 Alaska $50,726 Connecticut $50,079 New York $49,817

Hawaii $48,978 Rhode Island $48,584 Maryland $48,317 Minnesota $47,952 Colorado $47,811 Illinois $47,764 Oregon $47,586 Delaware $47,455

New Hampshire $47,372 Virginia $47,188 Pennsylvania $46,649 Nevada $46,377 North Dakota $46,288 Michigan $46,147 Wisconsin $46,096 Vermont $45,993

Texas $45,707 Maine $45,688 Arizona $45,660 Ohio $45,627 Georgia $45,196 Indiana $44,981 Wyoming $44,938 Utah $44,873

Iowa $44,845 Kansas $44,620 Louisiana $44,554 North Carolina $44,531 Missouri $44,521 Florida $44,339 Montana $44,240 Nebraska $44,147

Kentucky $44,095 South Carolina $43,908 Tennessee $43,790 Idaho $43,744 New Mexico $43,401 Oklahoma $43,326 Alabama $43,050 South Dakota $42,586

Arkansas $42,333 West Virginia $42,197 Mississippi $41,789

Top Paying Cities for Foundry Operator

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:

Attapulgus: $41,910
Kennesaw: $45,196
Kingston: $43,098

Attapulgus, GA $41,910

Kennesaw, GA $45,196

Kingston, GA $43,098

Lebanon, GA $44,699

Lindale, GA $42,798

Marble Hill, GA $43,410

Mount Berry, GA $42,548

Mount Zion, GA $43,487

Nelson, GA $44,029

Rockmart, GA $44,016

Rome, GA $42,689

Roopville, GA $43,075

Rydal, GA $43,300

Shannon, GA $42,644

Silver Creek, GA $42,997

Talking Rock, GA $42,850

Tallapoosa, GA $43,074

Tate, GA $43,592

Taylorsville, GA $44,052

Temple, GA $44,290

Villa Rica, GA $44,616

Waco, GA $43,207

Waleska, GA $43,762

White, GA $43,897

Whitesburg, GA $44,342

Winston, GA $44,775

Woodstock, GA $45,039

Barnesville, GA $42,471

Brooks, GA $43,863

Concord, GA $42,751

Experiment, GA $43,965

Fairburn, GA $45,370

Fayetteville, GA $45,288

Flovilla, GA $42,691

Franklin, GA $42,692

Gay, GA $42,884

Glenn, GA $42,693

Grantville, GA $43,101

Greenville, GA $42,460

Griffin, GA $44,102

Hampton, GA $44,801

Haralson, GA $43,673

Hogansville, GA $42,628

Jackson, GA $43,241

Jenkinsburg, GA $43,690

Jonesboro, GA $45,459

Lagrange, GA $42,237

Manor, GA $41,618

Mershon, GA $41,605

Millwood, GA $41,608

Nahunta, GA $42,050

Nicholls, GA $41,656

Odum, GA $41,768

Offerman, GA $41,767

Patterson, GA $41,644

Saint Marys, GA $43,212

Screven, GA $41,635

Sea Island, GA $41,967

Saint George, GA $43,341

Surrency, GA $41,579

Waresboro, GA $41,766

Waverly, GA $42,360

Waynesville, GA $42,124

West Green, GA $41,623

White Oak, GA $42,447

Woodbine, GA $42,877

Valdosta, GA $41,792

Adel, GA $41,705

Alapaha, GA $41,620

Argyle, GA $41,756

Axson, GA $41,627

Barney, GA $41,642

Boston, GA $41,840

Cecil, GA $41,768

Dixie, GA $41,698

Du Pont, GA $41,560

Fargo, GA $41,775

Hahira, GA $41,729

Homerville, GA $41,655

Lakeland, GA $41,677

Lake Park, GA $41,731

Lenox, GA $41,620

Morven, GA $41,688

Nashville, GA $41,674

Naylor, GA $41,648

Pearson, GA $41,645

Quitman, GA $41,726

Ray City, GA $41,715

Sparks, GA $41,680

Statenville, GA $41,725

Stockton, GA $41,648

Willacoochee, GA $41,651

Moody A F B, GA $41,741

Albany, GA $41,218

Americus, GA $41,653

Andersonville, GA $41,639

Arabi, GA $41,446

Ashburn, GA $41,430

Baconton, GA $41,281

Barwick, GA $41,734

Berlin, GA $41,757

Locust Grove, GA $44,097

Bainbridge, GA $41,678

Blakely, GA $40,888

Bluffton, GA $41,295

Brinson, GA $41,587

Bronwood, GA $41,341

Cairo, GA $41,724

Calvary, GA $41,935

Cedar Springs, GA $40,667

Climax, GA $41,784

Coleman, GA $41,430

Colquitt, GA $41,527

Cuthbert, GA $41,505

Damascus, GA $41,364

Dawson, GA $41,353

Donalsonville, GA $41,491

Edison, GA $41,398

Fort Gaines, GA $41,277

Fowlstown, GA $41,891

Georgetown, GA $41,424

Iron City, GA $41,502

Jakin, GA $40,776

Leary, GA $41,312

Morgan, GA $41,326

Morris, GA $41,401

Newton, GA $41,399

Parrott, GA $41,496

Sasser, GA $41,288

Shellman, GA $41,456

Whigham, GA $41,765

Lovejoy, GA $44,983

Luthersville, GA $43,046

Mcdonough, GA $44,627

Meansville, GA $42,359

Milner, GA $42,840

Molena, GA $42,307

Moreland, GA $43,534

Morrow, GA $45,748

Newnan, GA $43,846

Orchard Hill, GA $43,074

Palmetto, GA $44,990

Peachtree City, GA $44,793

Red Oak, GA $45,778

Rex, GA $45,663

Riverdale, GA $45,632

Sargent, GA $44,000

Senoia, GA $43,874

Sharpsburg, GA $44,383

Stockbridge, GA $45,381

Sunny Side, GA $44,433

The Rock, GA $42,361

Thomaston, GA $42,144

Conley, GA $45,885

Turin, GA $44,135

Tyrone, GA $45,079

Union City, GA $45,527

Williamson, GA $43,205

Woodbury, GA $42,337

Ellenwood, GA $45,848

Zebulon, GA $42,749

Forest Park, GA $45,881

Stapleton, GA $42,592

Thomson, GA $42,656

Warrenton, GA $42,264

Waynesboro, GA $42,787

Wrens, GA $42,699

Augusta, GA $43,364

Abbeville, GA $41,673

North Metro, GA $45,296

Millen, GA $42,127

Mount Vernon, GA $41,612

Newington, GA $42,425

Norristown, GA $41,490

Nunez, GA $41,480

Oliver, GA $42,520

Portal, GA $41,811

Pulaski, GA $42,025

Adrian, GA $41,504

Allentown, GA $41,852

Bolingbroke, GA $42,012

Bonaire, GA $41,925

Butler, GA $41,777

Byromville, GA $41,656

Byron, GA $41,950

Cadwell, GA $41,652

Cordele, GA $41,651

Chauncey, GA $41,628

Chester, GA $41,793

Clinchfield, GA $41,779

Cochran, GA $41,841

Culloden, GA $42,112

Danville, GA $41,861

Davisboro, GA $41,890

Dexter, GA $41,771

Dry Branch, GA $41,947

Dublin, GA $41,808

Dudley, GA $41,789

Eastman, GA $41,727

Eatonton, GA $42,429

Elko, GA $41,772

East Dublin, GA $41,725

Centerville, GA $41,952

Forsyth, GA $42,249

Fort Valley, GA $41,885

Gordon, GA $41,923

Gray, GA $42,000

Haddock, GA $42,047

Hardwick, GA $41,860

Harrison, GA $41,649

Hawkinsville, GA $41,775

Helena, GA $41,674

Hillsboro, GA $42,147

Howard, GA $41,652

Ideal, GA $41,689

Irwinton, GA $41,863

Jeffersonville, GA $41,922

Jewell, GA $41,922

Juliette, GA $42,101

Kathleen, GA $41,901

Kite, GA $41,494

Knoxville, GA $41,911

Lilly, GA $41,772

Lizella, GA $41,994

Mc Intyre, GA $41,878

Mc Rae, GA $41,666

Marshallville, GA $41,812

Mauk, GA $41,613

Milledgeville, GA $41,879

Milan, GA $41,633

Montezuma, GA $41,730

Monticello, GA $42,569

Montrose, GA $41,830

Musella, GA $42,038

Oconee, GA $41,908

Oglethorpe, GA $41,734

Perry, GA $41,899

Pinehurst, GA $41,664

Pineview, GA $41,676

Pitts, GA $41,629

Rentz, GA $41,728

Reynolds, GA $41,792

Rhine, GA $41,615

Roberta, GA $42,029

Rochelle, GA $41,647

Rupert, GA $41,612

Sandersville, GA $41,894

Scotland, GA $41,727

Seville, GA $41,814

Shady Dale, GA $42,815

Smarr, GA $42,072

Sparta, GA $41,939

Warner Robins, GA $41,939

Comer, GA $41,981

Crawford, GA $42,103

Tennille, GA $41,785

Toomsboro, GA $41,782

Unadilla, GA $41,755

Vienna, GA $41,672

Warthen, GA $41,775

Wrightsville, GA $41,635

Yatesville, GA $42,203

Reidsville, GA $41,887

Rockledge, GA $41,559

Rocky Ford, GA $41,859

Sardis, GA $42,514

Soperton, GA $41,555

Statesboro, GA $42,267

Stillmore, GA $41,567

Sylvania, GA $41,938

Tarrytown, GA $41,535

Twin City, GA $41,509

Uvalda, GA $41,615

Vidalia, GA $41,647

Wadley, GA $41,902

Gainesville, GA $43,610

Chestnut Mountain, GA $44,063

Alto, GA $42,585

Baldwin, GA $42,340

Blairsville, GA $42,047

Blue Ridge, GA $42,209

Buford, GA $44,608

Bowersville, GA $42,453

Braselton, GA $44,067

Canon, GA $42,419

Carnesville, GA $42,265

Cherry Log, GA $42,199

Clarkesville, GA $42,128

Clayton, GA $42,249

Clermont, GA $42,982

Cleveland, GA $42,513

Commerce, GA $42,869

Cornelia, GA $42,472

Dahlonega, GA $42,951

Dawsonville, GA $43,568

Demorest, GA $42,288

Ellijay, GA $42,487

Dillard, GA $42,281

Eastanollee, GA $42,422

East Ellijay, GA $42,483

Epworth, GA $42,209

Flowery Branch, GA $44,232

Gillsville, GA $43,144

Habersham, GA $42,252

Helen, GA $41,982

Hiawassee, GA $42,001

Homer, GA $42,416

Hoschton, GA $44,056

Jefferson, GA $43,363

Lakemont, GA $42,193

Lavonia, GA $42,469

Lula, GA $42,944

Mc Caysville, GA $42,273

Martin, GA $42,447

Maysville, GA $42,981

Mineral Bluff, GA $42,133

Morganton, GA $42,097

Mountain City, GA $42,349

Mount Airy, GA $42,263

Murrayville, GA $43,248

Nicholson, GA $42,849

Oakwood, GA $44,039

Pendergrass, GA $43,485

Rabun Gap, GA $42,219

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $42,051

Suches, GA $42,193

Tallulah Falls, GA $42,333

Talmo, GA $43,519

Tiger, GA $42,228

Toccoa, GA $42,390

Turnerville, GA $42,305

Wiley, GA $42,349

Young Harris, GA $42,031

Toccoa Falls, GA $42,474

Athens, GA $42,842

Macon, GA $41,982

Allenhurst, GA $42,651

Bloomingdale, GA $43,400

Clyo, GA $42,786

Crescent, GA $42,410

Darien, GA $42,195

Eden, GA $43,251

Ellabell, GA $43,109

Fleming, GA $43,082

Hinesville, GA $42,767

Guyton, GA $43,052

Fort Stewart, GA $42,793

Ludowici, GA $42,346

Meldrim, GA $43,332

Meridian, GA $42,304

Midway, GA $43,002

Pembroke, GA $42,736

Pooler, GA $43,561

Riceboro, GA $42,718

Richmond Hill, GA $43,281

Rincon, GA $43,304

Sapelo Island, GA $42,232

Tybee Island, GA $43,433

Springfield, GA $42,913

Townsend, GA $42,347

Walthourville, GA $42,627

Savannah, GA $43,561

Swainsboro, GA $41,532

Ailey, GA $41,586

Alamo, GA $41,636

Alston, GA $41,623

Bartow, GA $41,782

Bellville, GA $42,084

Brooklet, GA $42,710

Claxton, GA $42,200

Cobbtown, GA $41,700

Collins, GA $41,818

Daisy, GA $42,414

Dover, GA $42,161

Garfield, GA $41,786

Girard, GA $42,558

Glennville, GA $42,115

Glenwood, GA $41,581

Hagan, GA $42,322

Louisville, GA $42,262

Lyons, GA $41,598

Manassas, GA $42,028

Metter, GA $41,737

Midville, GA $41,930

Waycross, GA $41,829

Atlanta, GA $45,885

Ty Ty, GA $41,516

Arlington, GA $41,334

Cumming, GA $44,292

Decatur, GA $45,885

Lithonia, GA $45,594

Snellville, GA $45,331

Lawrenceville, GA $45,017

Lilburn, GA $45,522

Loganville, GA $44,847

Oxford, GA $44,751

Mansfield, GA $43,496

Newborn, GA $43,125

Porterdale, GA $44,406

Pine Lake, GA $45,885

Redan, GA $45,721

Roswell, GA $45,357

Scottdale, GA $45,885

Smyrna, GA $45,885

Stone Mountain, GA $45,881

Tucker, GA $45,873

Brookfield, GA $41,718

Camilla, GA $41,461

Chula, GA $41,544

Cobb, GA $41,440

Coolidge, GA $41,677

Cotton, GA $41,513

De Soto, GA $41,382

Doerun, GA $41,353

Ellenton, GA $41,726

Enigma, GA $41,637

Fitzgerald, GA $41,704

Funston, GA $41,510

Hartsfield, GA $41,510

Thomasville, GA $41,753

Irwinville, GA $41,600

Leesburg, GA $41,248

Leslie, GA $41,444

Meigs, GA $41,647

Moultrie, GA $41,646

Mystic, GA $41,637

Norman Park, GA $41,601

Oakfield, GA $41,294

Ochlocknee, GA $41,700

Ocilla, GA $41,662

Omega, GA $41,584

Pavo, GA $41,654

Pelham, GA $41,684

Plains, GA $41,567

Poulan, GA $41,348

Putney, GA $41,218

Rebecca, GA $41,539

Sale City, GA $41,409

Smithville, GA $41,383

Sumner, GA $41,388

Sycamore, GA $41,507

Sylvester, GA $41,296

Tifton, GA $41,570

Duluth, GA $45,296

Acworth, GA $44,940

Adairsville, GA $42,858

Aragon, GA $43,305

Armuchee, GA $42,602

Austell, GA $45,623

Ball Ground, GA $44,207

Bowdon, GA $43,012

Bowdon Junction, GA $43,712

Bremen, GA $43,849

Clarkdale, GA $45,532

Carrollton, GA $43,917

Buchanan, GA $43,372

Canton, GA $44,496

Cartersville, GA $43,900

Lithia Springs, GA $45,613

Cassville, GA $43,728

Cave Spring, GA $42,459

Cedartown, GA $42,953

Mableton, GA $45,885

Powder Springs, GA $45,328

Coosa, GA $42,237

Dallas, GA $44,664

Douglasville, GA $45,257

Emerson, GA $44,554

Esom Hill, GA $42,720

Fairmount, GA $43,006

Felton, GA $43,328

Hiram, GA $45,111

Holly Springs, GA $44,828

Arnoldsville, GA $42,436

Bethlehem, GA $44,286

Bishop, GA $43,214

Bogart, GA $43,431

Bostwick, GA $43,272

Bowman, GA $42,250

Buckhead, GA $42,363

Carlton, GA $41,801

Colbert, GA $42,282

Avondale Estates, GA $45,885

Norcross, GA $45,595

Alpharetta, GA $44,952

Marietta, GA $45,594

Auburn, GA $44,406

Conyers, GA $45,202

Covington, GA $44,136

Grayson, GA $45,013

Jersey, GA $44,506

Dacula, GA $44,627

Clarkston, GA $45,885

Suwanee, GA $44,971

Social Circle, GA $43,769

Crawfordville, GA $42,056

Warwick, GA $41,354

Danielsville, GA $42,198

Dewy Rose, GA $42,311

Elberton, GA $42,231

Farmington, GA $43,004

Franklin Springs, GA $42,357

Good Hope, GA $43,439

Greensboro, GA $42,028

Hartwell, GA $42,497

High Shoals, GA $43,304

Hull, GA $42,510

Ila, GA $42,320

Lexington, GA $41,792

Madison, GA $42,865

Monroe, GA $44,130

Rayle, GA $41,961

Royston, GA $42,325

Rutledge, GA $43,265

Sharon, GA $42,251

Siloam, GA $41,911

Statham, GA $43,568

Stephens, GA $42,111

Tignall, GA $42,174

Union Point, GA $41,917

Maxeys, GA $42,071

Washington, GA $42,282

Watkinsville, GA $42,887

White Plains, GA $41,880

Winder, GA $44,005

Winterville, GA $42,490

Calhoun, GA $42,716

Chatsworth, GA $42,541

Chickamauga, GA $42,423

Cisco, GA $42,242

Cohutta, GA $42,381

Crandall, GA $42,297

Dalton, GA $42,476

Eton, GA $42,486

Flintstone, GA $42,539

Graysville, GA $42,517

La Fayette, GA $42,353

Lyerly, GA $42,412

Menlo, GA $42,202

Oakman, GA $42,624

Plainville, GA $42,681

Ranger, GA $42,601

Resaca, GA $42,619

Ringgold, GA $42,481

Rising Fawn, GA $42,461

Rock Spring, GA $42,442

Rocky Face, GA $42,372

Rossville, GA $42,553

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $42,542

Sugar Valley, GA $42,548

Summerville, GA $42,480

Lookout Mountain, GA $42,538

Tennga, GA $42,281

Trenton, GA $42,489

Trion, GA $42,459

Tunnel Hill, GA $42,422

Varnell, GA $42,402

Wildwood, GA $42,516

Appling, GA $42,971

Avera, GA $42,173

Blythe, GA $43,052

Boneville, GA $42,794

Camak, GA $42,425

Dearing, GA $42,845

Evans, GA $43,201

Gibson, GA $42,268

Gough, GA $42,561

Gracewood, GA $43,364

Grovetown, GA $43,155

Harlem, GA $42,990

Hephzibah, GA $43,190

Keysville, GA $42,860

Lincolnton, GA $42,624

Matthews, GA $42,848

Mesena, GA $42,545

Mitchell, GA $41,999

Norwood, GA $42,180

Wray, GA $41,616

Box Springs, GA $41,510

Buena Vista, GA $41,530

Cataula, GA $41,469

Cusseta, GA $41,493

Ellaville, GA $41,637

Ellerslie, GA $41,475

Fortson, GA $41,450

Geneva, GA $41,563

Hamilton, GA $41,485

Junction City, GA $41,632

Louvale, GA $41,483

Lumpkin, GA $41,514

Manchester, GA $42,056

Midland, GA $41,452

Omaha, GA $41,494

Pine Mountain, GA $41,784

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $41,702

Preston, GA $41,538

Richland, GA $41,524

Shiloh, GA $41,794

Talbotton, GA $41,835

Upatoi, GA $41,477

Warm Springs, GA $42,010

Waverly Hall, GA $41,502

Weston, GA $41,479

West Point, GA $41,695

Woodland, GA $41,952

Columbus, GA $41,429

Fort Benning, GA $41,447

Jasper, GA $43,328

Perkins, GA $42,350

Alma, GA $41,663

Ambrose, GA $41,648

Baxley, GA $41,654

Blackshear, GA $41,706

Bristol, GA $41,608

Broxton, GA $41,651

Brunswick, GA $42,281

Saint Simons Island, GA $42,063

Jekyll Island, GA $42,365

Denton, GA $41,613

Douglas, GA $41,756

Folkston, GA $42,375

Hazlehurst, GA $41,664

Hoboken, GA $42,009

Hortense, GA $41,755

Jacksonville, GA $41,582

Jesup, GA $41,864

Kings Bay, GA $43,260

Kingsland, GA $43,266

Lumber City, GA $41,599

Foundry Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Foundry Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Foundry Operator positions in MFG Durable or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Foundry Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Foundry Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$58,755	$28.0	30%
Insurance	$56,495	$27.0	25%
Construction	$54,235	$26.0	20%
Financial Services	$51,976	$25.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$49,716	$24.0	10%

Foundry Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foundry 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.

$40,970

Average $45,196/year

$50,196

$3,414

Average $3,766/month

$4,183

$788

Average $869/week

$965

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,196	$4,183	$965	$24
Average	$45,196	$3,766	$869	$22
25th Percentile	$40,970	$3,414	$788	$20

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