Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in California
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn an average of $59,980 a year. That is $7,490 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $52,490. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $70,500.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,490 | $25.24 |
| California | $59,980 | $28.84 |
| Arizona | $58,500 | $28.12 |
| Nevada | $57,080 | $27.44 |
| Oregon | $49,910 | $24.00 |
Related jobs in California
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,120
- Machinists$61,380
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,620
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,020
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,660
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,450
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in California?
The average is $59,980 a year, and the median is $60,180. That is $7,490 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $52,490.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$28.84 an hour on average; the median is $28.93.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($70,500), followed by Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($62,570). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA ($50,220).
How does California rank?
California ranks #4 of 36 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.