Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,350 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $38,970
90th percentile $73,960
Employed locally 60
National median $40,100

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,970
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $49,350
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $73,960

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 31% Median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary is 69% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,880
    New York $72,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,290
    Washington $51,730
    Michigan $51,590

    Nearby metros — Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $48,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,760
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $47,100
    California $45,850
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $44,280

    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 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in San Jose, CA is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.21 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary in San Jose, CA is 23.1% above the national median of $40,100. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in San Jose?

    Entry-level Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,970 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.