Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,590 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $48,200
Employed locally 70
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $39,740
    50th (median)
    $44,590
    75th
    $48,200
    90th
    $48,200

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,510
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,570
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,720
    Production Workers, All Other$39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Maine is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.95 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine 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 Northeast Maine is 2.4% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,740.