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How much does a molder make in San Diego?

$48,140a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,012 a month.

Hourly
$23.14
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
48 of 131
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,210Median: $48,140Highest 10%: $61,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,210$17.89
25th$43,120$20.73
Median$48,140$23.14
75th$58,100$27.93
90th$61,510$29.57

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
Bakersfield, CA$49,840
Fresno, CA$49,500
Sacramento, CA$49,300
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 San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $23.14 ($48,140 a year).

Do molders make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $48,140 against $46,170 nationally, 4% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,190, so San Diego pays 2% less.

Where does San Diego rank for molder pay?

48 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,510 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.