SOC 51-4072 · San Francisco-Oakland, CA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in San Francisco-Oakland is $58,540 per year ($28.14/hr). This is 42% higher than the national median of $41,226. The middle 50% earn between $51,540 and $69,734 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $85,359.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $21.84 | $45,426 | +42.0% |
| P25 | $24.78 | $51,540 | +42.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.14 | $58,540 | +42.0% |
| P75 | $33.53 | $69,734 | +42.0% |
| P90 | $41.04 | $85,359 | +42.0% |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The median (P50) annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in San Francisco-Oakland is approximately $58,540, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 42% higher than the national median of $41,226.
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) in San Francisco-Oakland earn approximately $45,426 per year. The 25th percentile is $51,540. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $85,359.
San Francisco-Oakland pays 42% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $41,226 vs $58,540 in San Francisco-Oakland. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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