Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,740 -13% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $32,980
90th percentile $54,720
Employed locally 90
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,980
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $39,740
    75th
    $48,330
    90th
    $54,720

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eastern Ohio is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.66 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio 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 Eastern Ohio is 13% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,980 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.