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How much does a molder make in San Francisco?

$57,300a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $27.55 an hour or $4,775 a month.

Hourly
$27.55
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
7 of 131
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,740Median: $57,300Highest 10%: $76,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,740$19.59
25th$47,380$22.78
Median$57,300$27.55
75th$65,680$31.58
90th$76,390$36.73

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for molders.

San Jose, CA$60,130
Modesto, CA$59,990
Santa Rosa, CA$56,320
Bakersfield, CA$49,840
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 San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,600
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$129,900
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$125,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$117,700
Chemical Plant and System Operator$111,900
Tool and Die Maker$97,560
Aircraft Structure$97,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$93,640
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$91,500
Plant and System Operator$91,310
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $27.55 ($57,300 a year).

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

Yes: $57,300 against $46,170 nationally, 24% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,190, so San Francisco pays 16% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for molder pay?

7 of 131 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,390 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.