Machinists Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$56,220
$27.03/hr
Salary Range
$36,370 – $86,060
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
21,580
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.3%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$49,664
real purchasing power
0.1% above the national median ($56,150)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$36,370 (entry)$56,220 (median)$86,060 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+25.4%
$11,990 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $66,320 | 2,000 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $63,650 | 2,430 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $62,870 | 1,830 |
| Vallejo | $59,730 | 150 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $57,210 | 180 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $57,160 | 160 |
| Chico | $56,000 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $55,760 | 610 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $55,130 | 240 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $54,690 | 300 |
| Yuba City | $54,440 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $52,790 | 590 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $52,500 | 70 |
| Modesto | $51,670 | 120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $50,610 | 8,820 |
| Fresno | $49,670 | 370 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $49,620 | 1,960 |
| Visalia | $48,120 | 160 |
| Redding | $47,770 | 60 |
| Salinas | $46,900 | 110 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $46,900 | 230 |
| Merced | $45,690 | 40 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.