Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $51,500 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $44,470
90th percentile $89,800
Employed locally 80
National median $46,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,470
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $51,500
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $89,800

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 33% Median Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 67% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $105,380
    Duluth, MN-WI $81,770
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $77,090
    Wyoming $76,350
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $72,560
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $70,810

    Nearby metros — Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $70,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,510
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $62,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $60,830
    Decatur, AL $59,920
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,530

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88,990
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670
    Machinists$62,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Jose, CA is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.26 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in San Jose, CA is 9.8% above the national median of $46,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Jose?

    Entry-level Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,470 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.