How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $24.48 an hour or $4,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.48
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| 25th | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| Median | $50,920 | $24.48 | |
| 75th | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 90th | $77,870 | $37.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters.
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,330 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $24.48 ($50,920 a year).
Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $50,920 against $49,080 nationally, 4% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,080, so San Jose pays 4% more.
Where does San Jose rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?
8 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,870 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.