Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,240 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.42
10th percentile $34,020
90th percentile $55,880
Employed locally 110
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,020
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $36,240
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $55,880

    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 North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,440
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in North Region of Texas is $17.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas 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 North Region of Texas is 20.7% 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 North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,020 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.