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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary in Modesto, CA

The median molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in Modesto, CA earns $59,990 a year, 30% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,849 a month.

10th percentile
$39,630
25th percentile
$58,810
Median percentile
$59,990
75th percentile
$78,710
90th percentile
$90,910

Based on 70 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$46,183 take-home a year
Gross pay$59,990
Federal income tax−$5,019
Social Security + Medicare−$4,589
California income tax (approx.)−$4,199
Monthly take-home$3,849
Every two weeks$1,776

Does it go far here?

$57,623Median pay in Modesto, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 104.1 vs 100).
42%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,623 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Modesto, CA

JobMedian pay
Financial Managers$160,180
Medical and Health Services Managers$138,950
Registered Nurses$132,590
General and Operations Managers$104,330
Project Management Specialists$102,490
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,890
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,640
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,250

All molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic salaries · Take-home pay in California