SOC 51-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Foundry Mold and Coremakers — California
California · 2 metro areas compared
At $46,930, median pay for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in California tracks the national median of $48,110 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,930, median pay for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in California tracks the national median of $48,110 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,100 to $55,370.
Employment stands at 420, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. California ranks number 15th out of 33 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Los Angeles records the highest median at $47,440. Of the 793 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 646th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | −20.4% |
| 25th | $41,100 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $46,930 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $55,370 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $61,970 | +28.8% |
| Mean | $49,160 | +2.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $47,440 | 240 | |
| 2 | Riverside | $46,360 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $46,930 buys what $42,394 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,394US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,930 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,280 to $61,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 33 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $47,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in California?
The median annual wage is $46,930, or $22.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,110, so pay in California is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in California earns more than $61,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Los Angeles, at $47,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in California. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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