Careers · Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · California
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in California
Molders, shapers, and casters form and cast products from materials like clay, glass, plaster, concrete, and stone. They work in manufacturing facilities, craft studios, and production shops, creating items ranging from food products and figurines to tile, pipes, and candles In California the median pay is $49,190 a year, 7% above the national median of $46,170.
$49,190median pay in California, per year
$45,180–$58,770middle half earn
3,590employed in California
$46,170U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlReading ComprehensionActive ListeningOperations MonitoringSpeakingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisWriting
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Engineering and Technology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic.
Licenses and training in California
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic pay in other states
Montana · $57,860Hawaii · $55,990Oregon · $52,740Connecticut · $52,520Washington · $51,780New Hampshire · $51,470Massachusetts · $50,550Maryland · $50,360Colorado · $49,530Arizona · $49,060
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-9195.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.