Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $50,750 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 180
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $46,040
    50th (median)
    $50,750
    75th
    $50,760
    90th
    $61,110

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Central Wisconsin is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.56 or more per hour.

    Is South Central 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 South Central Wisconsin is 11.1% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,040.