Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $38,810 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $51,660
Employed locally 70
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $38,810
    75th
    $45,570
    90th
    $51,660

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 53% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 47% 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
    Florence, SC $48,360
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,230
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $44,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,630
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,010
    Florida $41,870

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,820
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,440
    Bakers$36,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Cape Coral, FL is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.64 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral, FL is 15.1% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.