How much does an office machine operator make in California?
$47,150a year
Median yearly pay for office machine operators in California. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.67
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,870Median: $47,150Highest 10%: $70,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $41,190 | $19.80 | |
| Median | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 75th | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| 90th | $70,540 | $33.91 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $53,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,590 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $44,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office machine operators.
| 1. Alaska | $56,010 |
| 2. Vermont | $48,380 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $47,470 |
| 4. California | $47,150 |
| 5. Colorado | $46,860 |
| 6. Washington | $46,290 |
| 7. Minnesota | $45,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office machine operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.67 ($47,150 a year).
Do office machine operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,150 against $40,960 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for office machine operator pay?
California ranks 4 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays office machine operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $53,810 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.