How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make in California?
$47,320a year
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators in California. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $84,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| Median | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $67,120 | $32.27 | |
| 90th | $84,430 | $40.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $56,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,450 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators.
| 1. New York | $57,760 |
| 2. Virginia | $47,380 |
| 3. California | $47,320 |
| 4. Florida | $46,840 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $46,480 |
| 6. Washington | $46,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).
Do photographic process worker and processing machine operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,320 against $40,610 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for photographic process worker and processing machine operator pay?
California ranks 3 of 29 states.
Which city in California pays photographic process worker and processing machine operators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $56,550 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.