Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,060 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $53,620
Employed locally 50
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $30,830
    50th (median)
    $40,060
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $53,620

    Top-paying metros for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $65,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,480
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $59,920
    Ames, IA $59,540
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $58,960
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,590

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$94,290
    Power Plant Operators$83,090
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$78,450
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Alaska is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.78 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Alaska is 12.3% below the national median of $45,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Alaska?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,830.