Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary
The median cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $46,570 per year ($22.39/hour). Salaries range from $35,930 at the entry level to $61,120+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 44,980 cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 2.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.39
per hour
Employment
44,980
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,930
25th percentile
$39,440
Median
$46,570
75th percentile
$53,800
90th percentile
$61,120
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-2.3%
Decline
Annual Openings
5,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$33K$58K■ No data
Top Paying States
Minnesota
$58K
+25%
Vermont
$52K
+12%
Colorado
$52K
+11%
Montana
$52K
+11%
Oregon
$51K
+10%
Missouri
$51K
+9%
Washington
$50K
+8%
New Hampshire
$50K
+8%
Illinois
$50K
+7%
New York
$50K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $58,260 | +25.1% |
| Vermont | $52,220 | +12.1% |
| Colorado | $51,750 | +11.1% |
| Montana | $51,540 | +10.7% |
| Oregon | $51,180 | +9.9% |
| Missouri | $50,930 | +9.4% |
| Washington | $50,430 | +8.3% |
| New Hampshire | $50,290 | +8.0% |
| Illinois | $49,740 | +6.8% |
| New York | $49,680 | +6.7% |
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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $63,550 | +36.5% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,620 | +34.5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $58,450 | +25.5% |
| Topeka, KS | $56,610 | +21.6% |
| Yakima, WA | $56,030 | +20.3% |
| Bend, OR | $55,660 | +19.5% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $54,950 | +18.0% |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $54,280 | +16.6% |
| Gettysburg, PA | $54,100 | +16.2% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $53,680 | +15.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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