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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$52,460
Mean Salary
$49,080
Median Salary
$23.60
Hourly Rate
690 people work as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $49,080 per year ($4,090/month).
This is 6.8% below the national average of $52,675.
California ranks #17 out of 31 states for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 690 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.4
Production and Processing
4.38
Mechanical
4.32
English Language
4.0
Engineering and Technology
3.52
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,330 and $56,870.
Median $49,080
P10: $37,520P25: $45,330P75: $56,870P90: $66,250
10th
$37,520
25th
$45,330
Median
$49,080
75th
$56,870
90th
$66,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,520
$18.04
$3,126
25th Percentile
$45,330
$21.79
$3,777
Median (50th)
$49,080
$23.60
$4,090
75th Percentile
$56,870
$27.34
$4,739
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$66,250
$31.85
$5,520
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,460 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
California ranks #17 of 31 states
$52,675
National avg. for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is $49,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,460.
What is the salary range for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,520 at the 10th percentile to $66,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,330 and $56,870.
What is the starting salary for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $37,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,330 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 690 people are employed as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $23.60 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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