How much does a machinist make in California?
$57,190a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in California. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $57,190Highest 10%: $88,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $57,190 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $74,210 | $35.68 | |
| 90th | $88,280 | $42.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $67,750 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,420 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,850 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $58,690 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,900 |
| Yuba City, CA | $56,820 |
| Oxnard, CA | $56,530 |
| Salinas, CA | $56,490 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $56,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,660 |
| Redding, CA | $55,260 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,580 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,510 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,420 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,920 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,680 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,750 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,440 |
| Merced, CA | $47,130 |
| Chico, CA | $46,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 34. Indiana | $57,800 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $57,760 |
| 36. Iowa | $57,540 |
| 37. California | $57,190 |
| 38. Florida | $57,140 |
| 39. Nebraska | $55,860 |
| 40. Alabama | $55,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.50 ($57,190 a year).
Do machinists make more in California than the national average?
No: $57,190 against $58,750 nationally, 3% less.
Where does California rank for machinist pay?
California ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays machinists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $67,750 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.