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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,240
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.1% vs 2024
$49,020
Mean Salary
$47,240
Median Salary
$22.71
Hourly Rate
9,250 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $47,240 per year ($3,936/month).
This is 3.9% above the national average of $45,465.
California ranks #11 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 9,250 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.54
Mechanical
3.48
Mathematics
3.09
English Language
2.86
Administration and Management
2.52
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $36,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,190 and $51,920.
Median $47,240
P10: $36,790P25: $41,190P75: $51,920P90: $61,470
10th
$36,790
25th
$41,190
Median
$47,240
75th
$51,920
90th
$61,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,790
$17.69
$3,065
25th Percentile
$41,190
$19.80
$3,432
Median (50th)
$47,240
$22.71
$3,936
75th Percentile
$51,920
$24.96
$4,326
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,470
$29.55
$5,122
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,020 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
California ranks #11 of 49 states
$45,465
National avg. for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
Compare Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is $47,240 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,020.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $36,790 at the 10th percentile to $61,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,190 and $51,920.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $36,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,250 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $22.71 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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