Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $43,630 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $60,330
Employed locally 340
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $43,630
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $60,330

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 59% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 41% 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
    Florence, SC $48,360
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,230
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $44,860
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,010
    Florida $41,870
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $40,140

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,110
    Bakers $36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Miami, FL is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

    Is Miami 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 Miami, FL is 4.5% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.