SOC 51-9032 · May 2025 · United States
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders across the United States is $46,570 per year, measured over 44,980 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $58,260.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 77.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $58,260 and New Mexico pays $32,770.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $58,260 | 1,130 | |
| 2 | Vermont | $52,220 | 100 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $51,750 | 700 | |
| 4 | Montana | $51,540 | 100 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $51,180 | 990 | |
| 6 | Missouri | $50,930 | 1,120 | |
| 7 | Washington | $50,430 | 760 | |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $50,290 | 90 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $49,740 | 1,770 | |
| 10 | New York | $49,680 | 1,870 |
States with the most Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,650 | $42,210 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 3,100 | $43,770 | |
| 3 | California | 3,080 | $46,110 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 3,000 | $48,400 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 2,110 | $46,150 | |
| 6 | New York | 1,870 | $49,680 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 1,770 | $49,740 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 1,630 | $46,850 | |
| 9 | Florida | 1,370 | $40,540 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 1,300 | $48,040 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | $63,550 | 100 |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $62,620 | 530 |
| 3 | St. Cloud | $58,450 | 140 |
| 4 | Topeka | $56,610 | 40 |
| 5 | Yakima | $56,030 | 90 |
| 6 | Bend | $55,660 | 40 |
| 7 | Denver | $54,950 | 400 |
| 8 | La Crosse | $54,280 | 60 |
| 9 | Gettysburg | $54,100 | 110 |
| 10 | Portland | $53,680 | 490 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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