Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,010 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $52,400
Employed locally 80
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $39,080
    50th (median)
    $46,010
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $52,400

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Food Batchmakers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Western Wisconsin is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.73 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin 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 Western Wisconsin is 0.7% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,080.