How much does a plating machine setter make in California?
$46,760a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in California. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.48
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 5,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,730Median: $46,760Highest 10%: $59,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 25th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| 75th | $51,180 | $24.61 | |
| 90th | $59,610 | $28.66 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $53,680 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,870 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,520 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,130 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,050 |
| Oxnard, CA | $42,280 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plating machine setters.
| 9. Arizona | $47,110 |
| 10. Utah | $46,940 |
| 11. Ohio | $46,790 |
| 12. California | $46,760 |
| 13. Minnesota | $46,730 |
| 14. Florida | $46,460 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $46,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.48 ($46,760 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,760 against $43,960 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for plating machine setter pay?
California ranks 12 of 40 states.
Which city in California pays plating machine setters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $53,680 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.