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Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,050
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.4% vs 2024
$62,490
Mean Salary
$59,050
Median Salary
$28.39
Hourly Rate
1,960 people work as Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Milling and Planing Machine 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).
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $59,050 per year ($4,920/month).
This is 12.1% above the national average of $52,683.
California ranks #7 out of 36 states for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,960 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 7.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.72
Production and Processing
3.57
Mathematics
3.48
English Language
3.48
Computers and Electronics
3.18
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(47.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $45,420 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,600 and $75,630.
Median $59,050
P10: $45,420P25: $47,600P75: $75,630P90: $84,340
10th
$45,420
25th
$47,600
Median
$59,050
75th
$75,630
90th
$84,340
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,420
$21.84
$3,785
25th Percentile
$47,600
$22.88
$3,966
Median (50th)
$59,050
$28.39
$4,920
75th Percentile
$75,630
$36.36
$6,302
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,340
$40.55
$7,028
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,490 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
California ranks #7 of 36 states
$52,683
National avg. for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is $59,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,490.
What is the salary range for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $45,420 at the 10th percentile to $84,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,600 and $75,630.
What is the starting salary for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $45,420 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,960 people are employed as Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $28.39 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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