How much does a sawing machine setter make in California?
$47,390a year
Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters in California. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.78
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,330Median: $47,390Highest 10%: $59,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 25th | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| Median | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 75th | $55,020 | $26.45 | |
| 90th | $59,160 | $28.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $54,340 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,720 |
| Redding, CA | $50,630 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,250 |
| Vallejo, CA | $49,250 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,380 |
| Chico, CA | $46,210 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,620 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $40,600 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sawing machine setters.
| 6. Montana | $49,090 |
| 7. Idaho | $48,350 |
| 8. Iowa | $48,090 |
| 9. California | $47,390 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $47,210 |
| 11. Maryland | $47,060 |
| 12. Colorado | $47,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sawing machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.78 ($47,390 a year).
Do sawing machine setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,390 against $42,770 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for sawing machine setter pay?
California ranks 9 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays sawing machine setters the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, with a median of $54,340 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.