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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,810
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.6% vs 2024
$49,660
Mean Salary
$46,810
Median Salary
$22.50
Hourly Rate
3,190 people work as Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Multiple 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).
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $46,810 per year ($3,900/month).
This is 0.2% below the national average of $46,889.
California ranks #21 out of 45 states for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 3,190 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Equipment Maintenance
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.11
Mechanical
3.94
Mathematics
3.6
English Language
3.27
Design
3.07
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(81.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $38,280 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,970 and $56,050.
Median $46,810
P10: $38,280P25: $40,970P75: $56,050P90: $65,440
10th
$38,280
25th
$40,970
Median
$46,810
75th
$56,050
90th
$65,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,280
$18.40
$3,190
25th Percentile
$40,970
$19.70
$3,414
Median (50th)
$46,810
$22.50
$3,900
75th Percentile
$56,050
$26.95
$4,670
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,440
$31.46
$5,453
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
California ranks #21 of 45 states
$46,889
National avg. for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is $46,810 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,660.
What is the salary range for a Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $38,280 at the 10th percentile to $65,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,970 and $56,050.
What is the starting salary for a Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $38,280 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,970 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,190 people are employed as Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Multiple 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 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $22.50 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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