Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 240 employed
Annual Mean
$59,970
$28.83/hr
Annual Median
$61,050
$29.35/hr
Bottom 10%
$44,410
$21.35/hr
Top 10%
$77,610
$37.31/hr
Location vs National Average
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$59,970
Difference
+14.3% vs US avg
US National
$52,490
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $44,410 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $49,060 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $61,050 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $72,230 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $77,610 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$44K
25th
$49K
Median
$61K
75th
$72K
90th
$78K
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA has a relatively small Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic workforce (approximately 240 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.
In San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries range from $44,410 at the 10th percentile to $77,610 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $33,200 (54% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.