Machinist A Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Machinist A make in San Jose, CA? The average Machinist A salary in San Jose, CA is $62,973 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $56,333 and $71,638. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Machinist A Salary	$50,287	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Machinist A Salary	$56,333	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Machinist A Salary	$62,973	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Machinist A Salary	$71,638	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Machinist A Salary	$79,527	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025

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Diesel Engine Mechanic (Machinist)

Canadian National Railway - STEVENS POINT , WI

Qualified Rate : $33,34 Per hour. Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employ

- 6 days ago

Diesel Engine Mechanic (Machinist)

Canadian National Railway - FOND DU LAC , WI

Qualified Rate : $33,34 Per hour. Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employ

- 120 days ago

Craftsperson - Machinist 1st Shift

B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC - ALLENTOWN , PA

B. Braun Medical, Inc. Company. B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC. Job Posting Location. Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Functional Area. Production

- 1 day ago

FIELD MACHINIST

Atlas Machine And Supply - HARDINSBURG , KY

Job Description. This position will provide the Field Service Division to industrial equipment problems by repairing or modifying equipment in-house and on-site

- 28 days ago

CNC Machinist

Kelly Services - CLIFTON SPRINGS , NY

Job Description. At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we’re seeking. CNC Machinists. to work for an actively growing Aerospace Manufacturer, in. Clifton Spri

- 3 days ago

CNC Machinist (Direct Hire)

Kelly Services - CLYDE , NY

Job Description. At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we’re seeking. CNC Machinists (Direct Hire). to work for an actively growing Aerospace Manufacturer, in

- 16 days ago

What does a Machinist A do?

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Hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus.

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Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

December 08, 2022

Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts, where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre‐planned and established.

January 07, 2023

Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

January 16, 2023

Sets up and runs production machines.

March 14, 2023

Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

March 29, 2023

Performs operations such as tapping, spot‐facing, chamfering, countersinking, and counterboring to close tolerances.

April 22, 2023

Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper functioning or cutting action for correction.

May 03, 2023

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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64209

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machinist A in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Machinist A ranges from $56,333 to $71,638 with the average base salary of $62,973. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,274 to $73,417 with the average total cash compensation of $64,209.

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San Jose, California area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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