How much does a heat treating equipment setter make in California?
$50,150a year
Median yearly pay for heat treating equipment setters in California. That is $24.11 an hour or $4,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.11
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,950Median: $50,150Highest 10%: $69,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 25th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| Median | $50,150 | $24.11 | |
| 75th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 90th | $69,670 | $33.50 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $59,530 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heat treating equipment setters.
| 10. Oklahoma | $51,680 |
| 11. Arizona | $50,660 |
| 12. Michigan | $50,560 |
| 13. California | $50,150 |
| 14. Iowa | $49,760 |
| 15. New Jersey | $49,640 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $49,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heat treating equipment setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.11 ($50,150 a year).
Do heat treating equipment setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $50,150 against $48,750 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for heat treating equipment setter pay?
California ranks 13 of 37 states.
Which city in California pays heat treating equipment setters the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $59,530 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.