Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $38,990 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $32,730
90th percentile $56,700
Employed locally 270
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,730
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $38,990
    75th
    $46,050
    90th
    $56,700

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 45% 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
    Florence, SC $48,360
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,230
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $44,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,630
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,010
    Florida $41,870

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tampa, FL is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.80 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa 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 Tampa, FL is 14.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,730 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.