Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,700
↑ 48.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.3% since 2011 ($30,820 → $45,700)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,700
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,700 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $44,310 | +11.1% |
| 2022 | $39,880 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | $37,810 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $36,980 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | $35,600 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $34,620 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $33,610 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $32,870 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $32,190 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $32,040 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | $31,810 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $31,430 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $30,820 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.