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How much does a molder make in San Jose?

$60,130a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.91 an hour or $5,011 a month.

Hourly
$28.91
Vs. national median
+30%
Rank among cities
3 of 131
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,240Median: $60,130Highest 10%: $85,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,240$22.71
25th$50,810$24.43
Median$60,130$28.91
75th$74,270$35.71
90th$85,690$41.20

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for molders.

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
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 Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.91 ($60,130 a year).

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

Yes: $60,130 against $46,170 nationally, 30% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,190, so San Jose pays 22% more.

Where does San Jose rank for molder pay?

3 of 131 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,690 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.