The annual and hourly salary statistics of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Lakeland-Winter Haven is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $37,460 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $43,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $50,220. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $37,460. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $26,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $37,460 | 11.53% | 12.41% |
| 2016 | $33,140 | 5.76% | - |
| 2015 | $31,230 | 29.91% | - |
| 2014 | $21,890 | -67.93% | - |
| 2013 | $36,760 | 10.75% | - |
| 2012 | $32,810 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $37,460, Lakeland-Winter Haven is the highest paying city for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in state of Florida, followed by Port St Lucie (median annual salary $35,660). In comparison, the median annual salary of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 4.8 percent (4.8%) higher than that in Port St Lucie.