Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Also called: Crushing and Polishing Machine Operators
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median of $45,870 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($48,540)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340; the top 10% earn over $72,580. Nationally the range is $36,520 to $69,240.
States ranked near California
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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in California
How much do crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in California?
The median is $45,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $72,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 47 (−6% vs. the national median of $48,540). Living costs are not included.