Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,920 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $60,430
Employed locally 270
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $59,920
    75th
    $60,430
    90th
    $60,430

    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
    Ames, IA $59,540
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $58,960
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,590
    St. Cloud, MN $58,450

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southeast Iowa is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa is 31.1% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.