SOC 51-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is $60,440 per year, well above the national median of $46,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is $60,440 per year, well above the national median of $46,570. The gap of 29.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $39,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,190 to $60,450.
Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 155th of 384 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | −16.1% |
| 25th | $46,190 | −0.8% |
| Median (50th) | $60,440 | +29.8% |
| 75th | $60,450 | +29.8% |
| 90th | $69,130 | +48.4% |
| Mean | $55,040 | +18.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $44,620 | 200 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $43,940 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,440 goes as far as $62,827 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,827US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,440 a year, 29.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,060 to $69,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $44,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $60,440, or $29.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,570, so pay in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 29.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $69,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $44,620 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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