DOL Median (California)
$41,558
vs National
-3.8%
National: $43,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,006
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,558
-3.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Machinists in California earns $41,558 in nominal terms, which is 3.8% below the national average of $43,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,006 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ÖSSUR AMERICAS | $120,000 | 1 |
| TRUMPF Inc. | $62,400 | 2 |
| Vallejo Electric Motor Inc | $57,512 | 1 |
| Vision Scenery Corporation, Inc. | $53,768 | 1 |
| hodo, inc. | $51,043 | 1 |
| LA CNC | $45,760 | 1 |
| DAILY CARE INC., | $42,182 | 1 |
| Suavecito Inc. | $41,558 | 1 |
| YPS ENGINEERING INC | $41,371 | 1 |
| Paulsson, Inc (PI) | $38,147 | 1 |
| Far East Metals, Inc. | $38,043 | 1 |
| JS Auto Enterprise, Inc. | $36,067 | 1 |
| PACKAGING MACHINERY AND PARTS | $30,000 | 2 |
| K.C. SCOTT MANUFACTURING, INC. | $23,421 | 1 |
| CAR SOUND EXHAUST PRODUCTS, DBA MAGNAFLOW EXHSUST PRODUCTS | $23,317 | 1 |
| David Barnes Company | N/A | 2 |
| ACCEL MATERIALS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Hayward Quartz Technology, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Burhoe Machine Works, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Jarikono Grinding And Machining Company | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Machinists
Foothill Ranch, CA · $120,000Costa Mesa, CA · $62,400Waukegan, IL · $58,760VALLEJO, CA · $57,512Sylmar, CA · $53,768Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Machinists make in California?
The median Machinists salary in California is $41,558 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Machinists?
A Machinists in California earns 3.8% less than the national median of $43,200, or $30,006 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.