Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in California
Find out how your pay in California:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
Then click on other states to see how they compare.
Salary for Workers in California vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than California.
Red areas make less money than California.
California pays more than most surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $6,770 more/yr | $3.25 more/hr |
| California | $64,680.00/yr | $31.10/hr |
| Oregon | $4,090 less/yr | $1.97 less/hr |
| Nevada | $5,930 less/yr | $2.85 less/hr |
| Arizona | $8,030 less/yr | $3.86 less/hr |
How salary for workers in California ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in California is $64,680 per year, or $31.1 per hour.
California pays workers $14,520 (28.9%) more per year than South Dakota, the lowest paid state ($50,160) in the US.
California pays workers $6,770 (9.5%) less per year than Hawaii, the highest paid state ($71,450) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022