Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California
Local pay for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 51-9195
$49,190
median pay, California
3,590
employed in California
+6.5%
vs U.S. median
+6.2%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in California earn between $45,180 and $58,770 a year; the U.S. median is $46,170.
$37,790
P10
$45,180
P25
$49,190
MEDIAN
$58,770
P75
$70,720
P90
Pay by metro in California
$60,130
$59,990
$57,300
$56,320
$52,090
$51,320
$49,840
$49,500
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