Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,510 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $43,920
90th percentile $70,370
Employed locally 160
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,920
    25th
    $50,740
    50th (median)
    $56,510
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $70,370

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,070
    Machinists $49,810
    Food Batchmakers $45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.94 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Northeastern Wisconsin is 23.7% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,920 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,740.