Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $49,030 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 320
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $54,130
    90th
    $60,310

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 36% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,480
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $56,070
    Wilmington, NC $54,190
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,570
    Green Bay, WI $51,700

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Milwaukee, WI is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI is 7.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.