Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $45,380 | $41,230 | +10.1% vs US |
| State Rank | #14 of 50 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 9,650 jobs | 154,820 jobs | 6.2% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,050 | $17.33 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,590 | $18.55 |
| Median | $45,380 | $21.82 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,270 | $24.17 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,000 | $29.33 |
