How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $35.78 an hour or $6,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.78
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| 25th | $52,650 | $25.31 | |
| Median | $74,420 | $35.78 | |
| 75th | $79,690 | $38.31 | |
| 90th | $98,560 | $47.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| San Diego, CA | $61,050 |
| 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 Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $35.78 ($74,420 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $74,420 against $50,620 nationally, 47% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,180, so San Jose pays 24% more.
Where does San Jose rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
1 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,560 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.