How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $27.19 an hour or $4,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.19
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 25
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,010 | $19.24 | |
| 25th | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| Median | $56,550 | $27.19 | |
| 75th | $76,110 | $36.59 | |
| 90th | $104,400 | $50.21 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators.
| San Francisco, CA | $54,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,450 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,240 |
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How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $27.19 ($56,550 a year).
Do photographic process worker and processing machine operators make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $56,550 against $40,610 nationally, 39% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,320, so San Jose pays 20% more.
Where does San Jose rank for photographic process worker and processing machine operator pay?
2 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,400 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.