Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $47,840 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $53,730
Employed locally 40
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $53,190
    90th
    $53,730

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 32% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $51,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,220
    Yakima, WA $49,450
    Maine $49,000
    Worcester, MA $48,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,230

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,200
    Machinists $60,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Springfield, MA is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, MA is 4.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.