Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Minnesota at an average of $57,140 per year, while New York has an average of $51,400 — a difference of $5,740. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
About Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 44,980 workers were employed as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $47,460 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9032
What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($35,930) represents entry-level or part-time Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss, while the 90th percentile ($61,120) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($46,570) is the midpoint — half of all Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss earn more and half earn less than this amount.