How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in California?
$60,180a year
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in California. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.93
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 2,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,480Median: $60,180Highest 10%: $79,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $60,180 | $28.93 | |
| 75th | $68,740 | $33.05 | |
| 90th | $79,690 | $38.31 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $74,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,990 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,010 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| 2. Maine | $64,800 |
| 3. Minnesota | $61,000 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $60,870 |
| 5. California | $60,180 |
| 6. Alabama | $58,490 |
| 7. Nevada | $58,240 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $57,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.93 ($60,180 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $60,180 against $50,620 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
California ranks 5 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays lathe and turning machine tool setters the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $74,420 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.