Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators pay in California
In California, the median pay for photographic process workers and processing machine operators is $22.75 an hour ($47,320 a year). About 740 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($40,610). California ranks 3rd of 29 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for photographic process workers and processing machine operators in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.22 | $37,900 |
| 25% of workers | $19.24 | $40,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.75 | $47,320 |
| 75% of workers | $32.27 | $67,120 |
| 90% of workers | $40.59 | $84,430 |
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $56,550 | 0 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $54,400 | 130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $47,450 | 280 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $46,810 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,240 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for photographic process workers and processing machine operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.6% over ten years, declining · about 600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Printing Press Operators | $46,110 |
| Photographers | $47,840 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,730 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | $48,030 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $47,150 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $53,860 |
| Print Binding and Finishing Workers | $45,390 |
| Etchers and Engravers | $46,480 |
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