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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,190
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.7% vs 2024
$52,280
Mean Salary
$49,190
Median Salary
$23.65
Hourly Rate
3,590 people work as Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $49,190 per year ($4,099/month).
This is 6.2% above the national average of $46,324.
California ranks #10 out of 48 states for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 3,590 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Operation and Control
3.38
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
4.01
Production and Processing
3.94
Design
3.72
Mathematics
3.65
Customer and Personal Service
3.39
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(65.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,180 and $58,770.
Median $49,190
P10: $37,790P25: $45,180P75: $58,770P90: $70,720
10th
$37,790
25th
$45,180
Median
$49,190
75th
$58,770
90th
$70,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,790
$18.17
$3,149
25th Percentile
$45,180
$21.72
$3,765
Median (50th)
$49,190
$23.65
$4,099
75th Percentile
$58,770
$28.25
$4,897
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,720
$34.00
$5,893
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,280 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
California ranks #10 of 48 states
$46,324
National avg. for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
How much do Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California is $49,190 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,280.
What is the salary range for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,790 at the 10th percentile to $70,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,180 and $58,770.
What is the starting salary for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $37,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,590 people are employed as Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $23.65 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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