Summary 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
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $13.40 hourly, $27,870 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 56,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 13,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.