Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
SOC 51-4022 ยท Production
750Jobs in California
$61,470Mean annual wage
2nd of 32Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,390 | $20.86 |
| 25th percentile | $45,850 | $22.04 |
| Median (50th) | $59,250 | $28.49 |
| 75th percentile | $78,240 | $37.61 |
| 90th percentile | $81,730 | $39.29 |
| Mean | $61,470 | $29.55 |
Across 32 states with a published mean, the highest are Oregon ($71,820), California ($61,470), Nebraska ($61,420); the lowest are Texas ($39,210), Mississippi ($39,810), Kentucky ($40,810). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 750 | $61,470 | $59,250 |
| Arizona | 30 | $52,630 | $48,730 |
| Nevada | 40 | $49,320 | $45,040 |
| Oregon | 30 | $71,820 | $69,210 |
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