Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $47,030 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $50,810
Employed locally 30
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $47,030
    75th
    $49,740
    90th
    $50,810

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 71% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 29% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $55,550
    Wilmington, NC $54,190
    Illinois $52,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,000
    St. Louis, MO-IL $50,640
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,840

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rockford, IL is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.81 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford 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 Rockford, IL is 2.9% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.