Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,010 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $57,110
Employed locally 50
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $57,110
    90th
    $57,110

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,740
    Machinists $47,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in West Central Illinois is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois 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 West Central Illinois is 5.1% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.