The median annual wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $50,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,230.
Pay spans roughly $36,160 at the 10th percentile to $66,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.23 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $50,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.23 |
| 10th percentile | $36,160 |
| 90th percentile | $66,130 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.