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Manufacturing Machine Operator salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Manufacturing Machine Operator roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Manufacturing Machine Operator postings in California

  1. Manufacturing Machine Operator - ExtrusionIPS Industries · Cerritos, CA · $20.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Manufacturing Machine Operator - ConvertingIPS Industries · Cerritos, CA · $20.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Manufacturing Machine Operator IITHRESHOLD ENTERPRISES · Scotts Valley, CA · $18.50/hr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  4. Manufacturing Machine Operator ITHRESHOLD ENTERPRISES · Scotts Valley, CA · $18.00/hr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  5. Manufacturing Machine Operator I (2nd Shift)THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES · Scotts Valley, CA · $18.00/hr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
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Manufacturing Machine Operator pay in other places

  1. United States$25.69/hr ($53.4K/yr) median, $19.00–$29.00/hr typical, 72 postingsUnited States: middle half $19.00–$29.00/hr, median $25.69/hr ($53.4K/yr)
  2. Michigan$28.60/hr ($59.5K/yr) median, $25.69–$28.60/hr typical, 13 postingsMichigan: middle half $25.69–$28.60/hr, median $28.60/hr ($59.5K/yr)
  3. Sturgis, MI$28.60/hr ($59.5K/yr) median, $25.69–$28.60/hr typical, 12 postingsSturgis, MI: middle half $25.69–$28.60/hr, median $28.60/hr ($59.5K/yr)
  4. North Carolina$18.77/hr ($39K/yr) median, $17.50–$19.00/hr typical, 6 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $17.50–$19.00/hr, median $18.77/hr ($39K/yr)
  5. Missouri$29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr) median, $29.00–$30.50/hr typical, 6 postingsMissouri: middle half $29.00–$30.50/hr, median $29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr)
  6. New York$29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr) median, $29.00–$30.50/hr typical, 6 postingsNew York: middle half $29.00–$30.50/hr, median $29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr)
  7. Boonville, MO$30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr) median, $29.00–$30.50/hr typical, 5 postingsBoonville, MO: middle half $29.00–$30.50/hr, median $30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr)
  8. Scotts Valley, CA$18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr) median, $18.00–$18.50/hr typical, 5 postingsScotts Valley, CA: middle half $18.00–$18.50/hr, median $18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Manufacturing Machine Operator make in California?

The median posted base pay for Manufacturing Machine Operator jobs in California is $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr), from 9 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Manufacturing Machine Operator pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $18.00–$19.50/hr. The top 10% list $41.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Manufacturing Machine Operator jobs?

The median here is $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr), against $25.69/hr ($53.4K/yr) across all 75 postings for the role.

How many Manufacturing Machine Operator jobs in California list pay?

9 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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