How much does a woodworking machine setter make in California?
$46,370a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in California. That is $22.29 an hour or $3,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.29
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,700Median: $46,370Highest 10%: $57,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $39,540 | $19.01 | |
| Median | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| 75th | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| 90th | $57,520 | $27.65 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $50,970 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $47,390 |
| Chico, CA | $46,940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,730 |
| Redding, CA | $46,690 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,630 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,740 |
| Yuba City, CA | $39,670 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for woodworking machine setters.
| 12. Maryland | $46,470 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $46,450 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $46,430 |
| 15. California | $46,370 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $45,880 |
| 17. North Dakota | $45,820 |
| 18. Idaho | $45,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.29 ($46,370 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,370 against $43,380 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
California ranks 15 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays woodworking machine setters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $50,970 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.