Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Also called: Molders, Shapers, and Casters
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California earn a median of $49,190 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($46,170)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 3,590
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,790; the top 10% earn over $70,720. Nationally the range is $35,850 to $61,530.
States ranked near California
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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay in California
How much do molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic make in California?
The median is $49,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,790 and the top 10% earn over $70,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 48 (+7% vs. the national median of $46,170). Living costs are not included.