How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $26.15 an hour or $4,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.15
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,100 | $19.76 | |
| 25th | $44,230 | $21.26 | |
| Median | $54,400 | $26.15 | |
| 75th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $96,020 | $46.16 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators.
| San Jose, CA | $56,550 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,450 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,240 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $26.15 ($54,400 a year).
Do photographic process worker and processing machine operators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $54,400 against $40,610 nationally, 34% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,320, so San Francisco pays 15% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for photographic process worker and processing machine operator pay?
3 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,020 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.