How much does a plating machine setter make in Los Angeles?
$46,420a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 3,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $46,420Highest 10%: $58,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| 90th | $58,630 | $28.19 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| San Francisco, CA | $53,680 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,870 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,520 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $82,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $82,460 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $78,020 |
| Plant and System Operator | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.32 ($46,420 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $46,420 against $43,960 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,760, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for plating machine setter pay?
31 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,630 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.