The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California is $48,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,840.
Pay spans roughly $36,120 at the 10th percentile to $72,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.27 per hour. An estimated 4,090 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in California.
| Median (annual) | $48,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.27 |
| 10th percentile | $36,120 |
| 90th percentile | $72,510 |
| Employment | 4,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.