Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $49,750 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 70
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $54,490
    90th
    $63,850

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 43% 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
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $52,770
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,220
    Colorado $51,140

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,140
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,150
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $44,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado Springs, CO is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 8.9% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.