- Open jobs
- 12
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $19.29/hour
- Pay range
- $17.50 – $38.58/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $20.03/hour
Chemical Room Operator
General Labor- COI096
2nd Shift-Machine Operator
Production Clerk
Rotating Production Associate
Sanitation Technician
Machine Operator/Welder
Production Worker (1st Shift)
Lead Machine Operator- 2nd Shift
Lead Machine Operator- 3rd Shift
CNC Operator | CNC Machinist
Senior CNC Operator / Machinist III
Machine Operator pay in California
The median wage for Machine Operator jobs in California is $20.03 per hour ($41,662 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $19.29/hour, from $17.50 to $38.58. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Machine Operator jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Express Employment Professionals | 12 | $19.29/hr |
Cities with the most Machine Operator jobs
City Of Industry (4), La Verne (2), Claremont (2), Rancho Cordova (2), Irwindale (1), Roseville (1)
FAQ
How much does a Machine Operator make in California?
The median wage for Machine Operator jobs in California is $20.03 per hour (about $41,662 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Machine Operator jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $19.29 per hour.
How many Machine Operator jobs are open in California?
12 Machine Operator jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.