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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in California

In California, photographic process workers and processing machine operators earn a median of $45,850 per year.

Median (California)
$45,850
Bottom 10%
$33,850
Top 10%
$80,040
Employed in California
940

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, photographic process workers and processing machine operators earn a median of $45,850 — 14% above the national median of $40,100. Locally the range runs $33,850 to $80,040. About 940 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 28 states for photographic process workers and processing machine operators pay — roughly the 81th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $72,160) by 57%. State employment of about 940 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$40,100
US bottom 10%
$30,840
US top 10%
$69,290

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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