Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $59,090 | $49,500 | +19.4% vs US |
| State Rank | #5 of 53 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 11,030 jobs | 54,200 jobs | 20.4% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,650 | $18.58 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,320 | $22.27 |
| Median | $59,090 | $28.41 |
| 75th Percentile | $72,240 | $34.73 |
| 90th Percentile | $86,070 | $41.38 |
