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How much does a molder make in Bakersfield?

$49,840a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $23.96 an hour or $4,153 a month.

Hourly
$23.96
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
29 of 131
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,090Median: $49,840Highest 10%: $59,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,090$18.79
25th$48,480$23.31
Median$49,840$23.96
75th$51,250$24.64
90th$59,950$28.82

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for molders.

San Jose, CA$60,130
Modesto, CA$59,990
San Francisco, CA$57,300
Santa Rosa, CA$56,320
Fresno, CA$49,500
Sacramento, CA$49,300
San Diego, CA$48,140
Los Angeles, CA$47,640
Riverside, CA$47,370
Stockton, CA$45,670
Molder salary in California Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Bakersfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Petroleum Pump System Operator$97,530
Power Plant Operator$94,760
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$94,100
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,940
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,640
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$62,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,540
Welder$57,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$51,310
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,210
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $23.96 ($49,840 a year).

Do molders make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

Yes: $49,840 against $46,170 nationally, 8% more.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,190, so Bakersfield pays 1% more.

Where does Bakersfield rank for molder pay?

29 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,950 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.