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Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rock Splitters, Quarry make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,620
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.4% vs 2024
$66,660
Mean Salary
$61,620
Median Salary
$29.62
Hourly Rate
290 people work as Rock Splitters, Quarry in California
Rock Splitters, Quarry salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rock Splitters, Quarry in California earn a median salary of $61,620 per year ($5,135/month).
This is 18.5% above the national average of $51,996.
California ranks #4 out of 19 states for Rock Splitters, Quarry pay.
Approximately 290 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rock Splitters, Quarry
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Monitoring
2.88
Reading Comprehension
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
2.96
Mechanical
2.86
Mathematics
2.81
Education and Training
2.75
Public Safety and Security
2.75
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(49.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Rock Splitters, Quarry in California
Salaries for Rock Splitters, Quarry in California range from $49,620 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $89,380 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,660 and $75,260.
Median $61,620
P10: $49,620P25: $52,660P75: $75,260P90: $89,380
10th
$49,620
25th
$52,660
Median
$61,620
75th
$75,260
90th
$89,380
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,620
$23.86
$4,135
25th Percentile
$52,660
$25.32
$4,388
Median (50th)
$61,620
$29.62
$5,135
75th Percentile
$75,260
$36.18
$6,271
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$89,380
$42.97
$7,448
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Rock Splitters, Quarry make in California?
The median annual salary for Rock Splitters, Quarry in California is $61,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,660.
What is the salary range for a Rock Splitters, Quarry in California?
Salaries for Rock Splitters, Quarry in California range from $49,620 at the 10th percentile to $89,380 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,660 and $75,260.
What is the starting salary for a Rock Splitters, Quarry in California?
Entry-level Rock Splitters, Quarry positions in California typically start around $49,620 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rock Splitters, Quarry in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 290 people are employed as Rock Splitters, Quarry in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Rock Splitters, Quarry in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rock Splitters, Quarry in California is approximately $29.62 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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