How much does a molding make in California?
$47,240a year
Median yearly pay for moldings in California. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.71
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,790Median: $47,240Highest 10%: $61,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $41,190 | $19.80 | |
| Median | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| 75th | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| 90th | $61,470 | $29.55 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $56,130 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,810 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $50,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,050 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,960 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,910 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,710 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,240 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,120 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,570 |
| Chico, CA | $45,530 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,440 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $43,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for moldings.
| 8. Colorado | $48,200 |
| 9. North Dakota | $47,780 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $47,610 |
| 11. California | $47,240 |
| 12. Kentucky | $47,110 |
| 13. Arizona | $46,930 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $46,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a molding make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.71 ($47,240 a year).
Do moldings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,240 against $44,350 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for molding pay?
California ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays moldings the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $56,130 a year.
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.