Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $46,950 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $67,010
Employed locally 50
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $40,860
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $67,010

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 70% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 30% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,000
    Richmond, VA $50,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,580
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,160
    Lynchburg, VA $48,050
    Nevada $48,000

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Roanoke, VA is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.14 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke 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 Roanoke, VA is 2.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,860.