Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,730 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.06
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $48,060
Employed locally 60
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $41,730
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $48,060

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,060
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,390
    Production Workers, All Other$35,220
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwest Virginia is $20.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia 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 Northwest Virginia is 8.7% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.