The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $47,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,560.
Pay spans roughly $36,040 at the 10th percentile to $61,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.66 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $47,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.66 |
| 10th percentile | $36,040 |
| 90th percentile | $61,330 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.