Pourer and Caster salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A pourer and caster earns a median of $51,810 a year ($24.91 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $54,290. About 4,560 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $51,810
- Gross pay
- $1,992.69
- Federal income tax
- −$155.28
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$123.55
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.89
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,684.97
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $51,810
- Federal
- $4,037
- FICA
- $3,963
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $43,809
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Pourers and Casters, Metal. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-4052). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pourer and caster make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.91; the average is $26.10.
What is the salary range for a pourer and caster?
The bottom 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $72,040 a year.
How much is $51,810 after taxes?
About $43,809 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,988 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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