SOC 51-9195 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic — Bakersfield
Bakersfield-Delano, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $49,840, median pay for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Bakersfield, CA tracks the national median of $46,170 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,840, median pay for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Bakersfield, CA tracks the national median of $46,170 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,480 to $51,250.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $60,130. Of the 474 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 323rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | −15.3% |
| 25th | $48,480 | +5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $49,840 | +7.9% |
| 75th | $51,250 | +11.0% |
| 90th | $59,950 | +29.8% |
| Mean | $50,240 | +8.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $60,130 | 130 | |
| 2 | Modesto | $59,990 | 70 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $57,300 | 400 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $56,320 | 80 | |
| 5 | Santa Maria | $52,090 | 40 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $51,320 | 40 | |
| 7 | Fresno | $49,500 | 120 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $49,300 | 280 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $48,140 | 310 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $47,640 | 970 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bakersfield run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $49,840 buys what $45,023 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,023US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,840 a year, 7.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,090 to $59,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $60,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Bakersfield, CA?
The median annual wage is $49,840, or $23.96 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 $46,170, so pay in Bakersfield, CA is 7.9% higher. 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 Bakersfield, CA earns more than $59,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,090 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 San Jose, at $60,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Bakersfield, CA. 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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