How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in California?
$49,080a year
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in California. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,520Median: $49,080Highest 10%: $66,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| Median | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 90th | $66,250 | $31.85 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $50,920 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,330 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters.
| 14. Colorado | $51,280 |
| 15. Mississippi | $49,930 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $49,640 |
| 17. California | $49,080 |
| 18. Arizona | $48,140 |
| 19. New Jersey | $47,870 |
| 20. Minnesota | $47,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.60 ($49,080 a year).
Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,080 against $49,080 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?
California ranks 17 of 31 states.
Which city in California pays drilling and boring machine tool setters the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $50,920 a year.
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.