How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $27.41 an hour or $4,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.41
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,970 | $21.62 | |
| 25th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| Median | $57,010 | $27.41 | |
| 75th | $70,960 | $34.12 | |
| 90th | $88,590 | $42.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| San Jose, CA | $74,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,050 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,320 |
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How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $27.41 ($57,010 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $57,010 against $50,620 nationally, 13% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,180, so San Francisco pays 5% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
15 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,590 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.