Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $49,840 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $55,800
Employed locally 30
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $49,840
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $50,670
    90th
    $55,800

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in East Central Illinois is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.83 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois 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 East Central Illinois is 9.1% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,840.