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How much does a cutting make in San Jose?

$58,580a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.

Hourly
$28.16
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
8 of 283
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,550Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $102,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,550$21.90
25th$52,170$25.08
Median$58,580$28.16
75th$74,160$35.65
90th$102,800$49.40

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

Modesto, CA$53,600
Vallejo, CA$52,360
Sacramento, CA$50,920
Stockton, CA$49,540
San Francisco, CA$49,040
Los Angeles, CA$48,640
San Diego, CA$48,600
Fresno, CA$48,100
Oxnard, CA$47,410
Riverside, CA$46,980
Bakersfield, CA$46,060
Visalia, CA$43,710
Cutting salary in California Cutting salary in all states

Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutting make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).

Do cuttings make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $58,580 against $46,330 nationally, 26% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,450, so San Jose pays 21% more.

Where does San Jose rank for cutting pay?

8 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.