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

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

Median annual salary $58,000 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $51,610
90th percentile $59,200
Employed locally 80
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,610
    25th
    $55,170
    50th (median)
    $58,000
    75th
    $59,200
    90th
    $59,200

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,310
    Food Batchmakers$50,790
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$29,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eastern Oregon is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon 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 Oregon is 26.9% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $51,610 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,170.