Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $40,700 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $56,840
Employed locally 110
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $40,700
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $56,840

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 60% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 40% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,320

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tucson, AZ is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ is 10.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.