Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $51,500 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $64,760
Employed locally 390
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $45,160
    50th (median)
    $51,500
    75th
    $58,360
    90th
    $64,760

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 50% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 50% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,220
    Colorado $51,140
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,750

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,010
    Bakers$39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Denver, CO is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

    Is Denver 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 Denver, CO is 12.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,160.