Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in California

In California, the median pay for milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $28.39 an hour ($59,050 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.

$28.39Median hourly pay

$47,600–$75,630Middle half of workers, yearly

1,960People in this job in California

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($52,800). California ranks 7th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.84	$45,420
25% of workers	$22.89	$47,600
Half of workers (median)	$28.39	$59,050
75% of workers	$36.36	$75,630
90% of workers	$40.55	$84,340

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$59,050	230
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$58,360	180
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$54,120	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$54,090	660
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$47,710	140

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -13.2% over ten years, declining · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in California

Job	Median yearly pay
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$56,510
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,890
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,450
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$46,370
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,810
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$46,110
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,180
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,040

Other job titles for this job

ScalperMilling OperatorBoring Mill OperatorBroacherBarrel Rib Matting Machine OperatorBarrel RiflerBroaching Machine OperatorBroaching Machine Set Up OperatorCNC Licensed Mill OperatorCNC Mill OperatorCNC Mill Set Up OperatorCNC Milling Operator

Open milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic jobs on JAI Bot

No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.

Hiring milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.

Post a job free Find jobs Check pay for any job

Add this pay figure to your website (free)

Career sites, schools and workforce boards can show this typical pay on their own pages. Copy this code into your page:

<div data-jaibot-pay></div>
<script src="https://www.jaibot.ai/widget/pay/milling-and-planing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic/california.js" async></script>

It updates by itself when new government figures come out.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.