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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,040
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.5% vs 2024
$52,860
Mean Salary
$48,040
Median Salary
$23.10
Hourly Rate
1,150 people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Rolling 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).
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $48,040 per year ($4,003/month).
This is 6.7% below the national average of $51,492.
California ranks #23 out of 39 states for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.62
Monitoring
3.5
Speaking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.87
Production and Processing
3.5
English Language
3.4
Education and Training
3.11
Administration and Management
2.87
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,570 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,080 and $61,920.
Median $48,040
P10: $37,690P25: $40,080P75: $61,920P90: $75,570
10th
$37,690
25th
$40,080
Median
$48,040
75th
$61,920
90th
$75,570
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,690
$18.12
$3,140
25th Percentile
$40,080
$19.27
$3,340
Median (50th)
$48,040
$23.10
$4,003
75th Percentile
$61,920
$29.77
$5,160
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,570
$36.33
$6,297
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
California ranks #23 of 39 states
$51,492
National avg. for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is $48,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,860.
What is the salary range for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,690 at the 10th percentile to $75,570 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,080 and $61,920.
What is the starting salary for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $37,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,080 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,150 people are employed as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Rolling 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 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $23.10 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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