Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
In California, plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic earn a median of $46,370 per year.
Median (California)
$46,370
Bottom 10%
$36,250
Top 10%
$58,090
Employed in California
5,580
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic earn a median of $46,370 — 11% above the national median of $41,600. Locally the range runs $36,250 to $58,090. About 5,580 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #8 of 40 states for plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic pay — roughly the 82th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $50,840) by 10%. State employment of about 5,580 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$41,600
US bottom 10%
$31,940
US top 10%
$58,320
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
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