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

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

Median annual salary $38,030 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $47,950
Employed locally 60
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $38,030
    75th
    $43,720
    90th
    $47,950

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Machinists $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southern Ohio is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio 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 Ohio is 16.8% below 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.