Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,790 -2% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $59,880
Employed locally 390
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $41,870
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $52,130
    90th
    $59,880

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Central Indiana is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana 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 Central Indiana is 2% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,870.