Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $58,450 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.10
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $60,320
Employed locally 140
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $51,420
    50th (median)
    $58,450
    75th
    $58,690
    90th
    $60,320

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 77% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,480
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $52,570
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,050
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $44,980

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,910
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,160
    Machinists $60,510
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in St. Cloud, MN is $28.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, MN is 27.9% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,420.