Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,740 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $40,120
90th percentile $54,630
Employed locally 70
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,120
    25th
    $40,720
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $51,340
    90th
    $54,630

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan 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 Southern Michigan is 4.5% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,120 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,720.