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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
San Francisco, CA

Machine Operator Jobs in San Francisco

Temp and flexible machine operator positions in San Francisco pay $28.80-$46.80/hr — 80% above the national average, with a cost of living 80% above the U.S. baseline.

$29-$47

Per Hour

$1512

Weekly (40hrs)

180

Cost Index

PST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in San Francisco

Technology
Finance
Tourism
Healthcare

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$3200
Groceries$450
Transport$130
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About Machine Operator Jobs in San Francisco

Machine Operators in San Francisco earn $28.80-$46.80/hr, above the national average.

Machine Operators set up, run, and monitor manufacturing equipment to produce parts and products. They ensure machines run efficiently and products meet quality standards.

Most machine operator positions in San Francisco are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Machine Operator Pay: San Francisco vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
San Francisco, CA$29–$47/hr180$3,200
Las Vegas, NV$16–$25/hr98$1,350
Reno, NV$16–$26/hr101$1,400
San Jose, CA$27–$43/hr166$2,800
San Diego, CA$23–$38/hr146$2,400
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Machine Operator in San Francisco

1.9x
Challenging
85
Hours to pay rent
53%
Rent / gross income
937
Monthly disposable
6% less affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in San Francisco

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$6,547
Est. taxes (~22%)-$1,440
Take-home$5,107
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$3,200
Groceries + transport$580
Remaining$1,327

Based on avg Machine Operator rate of $37.80/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up machines according to specifications
  • Operate and monitor production equipment
  • Perform quality checks on products
  • Troubleshoot minor machine issues
  • Document production data

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Machine operation
Technical aptitude
Quality control
Problem solving
Safety awareness
Requirements
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read technical documents
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Earnings Calculator for San Francisco

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$38/hr
$28.8/hr$46.8/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$950
Monthly
$4,114
Yearly
$49,400
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Career Path from Machine Operator

Machine Operator

0-2 years

Senior Operator

2-4 years

Setup Technician

4-6 years

Production Supervisor

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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