Office Machine Operators, Except Computer pay in California

In California, the median pay for office machine operators, except computer is $22.67 an hour ($47,150 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.

$22.67Median hourly pay

$41,190–$57,250Middle half of workers, yearly

2,320People in this job in California

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($40,960). California ranks 4th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for office machine operators, except computer in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.72	$36,870
25% of workers	$19.80	$41,190
Half of workers (median)	$22.67	$47,150
75% of workers	$27.52	$57,250
90% of workers	$33.91	$70,540

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$53,810	210
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$48,310	850
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$47,440	130
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$47,320	130
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$45,590	80
Bakersfield-Delano	$44,980	40

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

Education, experience and outlook for office machine operators, except computer

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -14.9% over ten years, declining · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in California

Job	Median yearly pay
Data Entry Keyers	$47,010
Printing Press Operators	$46,110
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$59,490
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$58,280
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,730
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	$44,410
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$51,870
Prepress Technicians and Workers	$53,860

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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.