Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in California
Also called: Photographic Process Workers
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in California earn a median of $47,320 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($40,610)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900; the top 10% earn over $84,430. Nationally the range is $30,090 to $68,800.
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Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators pay in California
How much do photographic process workers and processing machine operators make in California?
The median is $47,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900 and the top 10% earn over $84,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for photographic process workers and processing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 29 (+17% vs. the national median of $40,610). Living costs are not included.