Details Report for:
51-9195.00 - Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.
51-9195.03 Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
51-9195.05 Potters, Manufacturing
51-9195.07 Molding and Casting Workers
Education | Wages & Employment
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
69   |
High school or less |
| 21 |
Some college |
| 10 |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $13.40 hourly, $27,870 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 48,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
|
| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 25,200 |
| Top industries (2008) | Manufacturing (74% employed in this sector)
Self-Employed (16%)
|
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.