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How much does a sawing machine setter make in San Jose?

$50,720a year

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,227 a month.

Hourly
$24.38
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
6 of 140
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,390Median: $50,720Highest 10%: $72,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,390$20.86
25th$45,560$21.90
Median$50,720$24.38
75th$58,760$28.25
90th$72,420$34.82

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters.

Redding, CA$50,630
Santa Rosa, CA$50,250
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
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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sawing machine setter make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $24.38 ($50,720 a year).

Do sawing machine setters make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $50,720 against $42,770 nationally, 19% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $47,390, so San Jose pays 7% more.

Where does San Jose rank for sawing machine setter pay?

6 of 140 metro areas with data.

How much does a sawing machine setter make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,420 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.