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

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

Median annual salary $53,350 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.65
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $60,540
Employed locally 60
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $53,350
    75th
    $60,540
    90th
    $60,540

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Nebraska is $25.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 16.7% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.