How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in California?
$59,050a year
Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in California. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.39
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,420Median: $59,050Highest 10%: $84,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 25th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 75th | $75,630 | $36.36 | |
| 90th | $84,340 | $40.55 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $59,050 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $54,120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,090 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for milling and planing machine setters.
| 4. Illinois | $63,360 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $62,380 |
| 6. Nebraska | $59,630 |
| 7. California | $59,050 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $58,770 |
| 9. Indiana | $57,720 |
| 10. New York | $56,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.39 ($59,050 a year).
Do milling and planing machine setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $59,050 against $52,800 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?
California ranks 7 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays milling and planing machine setters the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $59,050 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.