Slitting Machine Operator

Slitting Machine Operator Salary in California

$23.2K

$39K

$49.3K

$38,714

/year

$18.61

/hour

Slitting Machine Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,228

California

California

$38,714

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    How much does a Slitting Machine Operator make in California?

    As of Sep 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Slitting Machine Operator in California is $38,714 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $744/week or $3,226/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $49,346 and as low as $23,192, the majority of Slitting Machine Operator salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $41,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $46,384 annually in California. The average pay range for a Slitting Machine Operator varies little (about 6900), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Slitting Machine Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Slitting Machine Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Slitting Machine Operator Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Slitting Machine Operator job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Carlos, , with Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, beats the average in California by $7,326 (18.9%), and San Carlos, furthers that trend with another $8,653 (22.4%) above the $38,714 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Slitting Machine Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between San Carlos, and San Mateo, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Slitting Machine Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Carlos

    $47,367

    $22.77

    Santa Clara

    $46,071

    $22.15

    Sunnyvale

    $46,040

    $22.13

    Livermore

    $46,014

    $22.12

    San Jose

    $45,975

    $22.10

    Daly City

    $45,453

    $21.85

    Oakland

    $45,052

    $21.66

    Richmond

    $45,021

    $21.64

    Hayward

    $44,974

    $21.62

    San Mateo

    $44,680

    $21.48

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Slitting Machine Operator Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Slitting Machine Operator job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $38714 state average for Slitting Machine Operator jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Computer Operator

    $50,040

    $24.06

    Coordinate Measuring Machine Operator Cmm Operator

    $46,407

    $22.31

    Tape Operator

    $40,544

    $19.49

    Slitter Machine Operator

    $38,714

    $18.61

    3Rd Shift Machine Operator

    $37,721

    $18.14

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Slitting Machine Operator salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $35,000 to $46,384 annually, with the California average at $38,714 per year or $18.61 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Slitting Machine Operator jobs, with San Carlos leading at $47,367 annually.