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

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

Median annual salary $43,720 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $51,960
Employed locally 70
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $50,770
    90th
    $51,960

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Central Pennsylvania is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.73 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is 4.3% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.