Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $47,930 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $44,140
90th percentile $63,070
Employed locally 30
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,140
    25th
    $46,850
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $58,380
    90th
    $63,070

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 45% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $49,360

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,420
    Bakers $40,180
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Bozeman, MT is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman 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 Bozeman, MT is 4.9% above 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,140 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,850.