Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $35,370 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $45,070
Employed locally 30
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $33,490
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $38,890
    90th
    $45,070

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 49% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 51% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $46,220
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,230
    Amarillo, TX $42,040
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,250

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,060
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$31,960
    Bakers$27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tyler, TX is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.67 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler 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 Tyler, TX is 22.6% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,490.