How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in San Diego?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $29.35 an hour or $5,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.35
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| 25th | $49,060 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 75th | $72,230 | $34.73 | |
| 90th | $77,610 | $37.31 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| San Jose, CA | $74,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,990 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,010 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,320 |
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How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $29.35 ($61,050 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $61,050 against $50,620 nationally, 21% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,180, so San Diego pays 1% more.
Where does San Diego rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
8 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,610 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.