Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $48,451 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.3% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 2,120 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $42,200 to $59,450 depending on location.
$48,451
Avg median salary in California
$59,450
Highest paying metro
$42,200
Lowest paying metro
2,120
Employed in California
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inLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $59,450 | $47,290 | $78,470 | 250 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,800 | $45,860 | $61,870 | 190 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,150 | $43,160 | $61,320 | 180 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,570 | $43,000 | $59,610 | 1,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,420 | $40,560 | $57,610 | 260 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,570 | $38,980 | $56,960 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $42,200 | $37,700 | $46,800 | 100 |