Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $47,010 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $58,570
Employed locally 60
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $51,160
    90th
    $58,570

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 32% 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
    Joplin, MO-KS $54,910
    Topeka, KS $53,400
    Jackson, MS $52,390
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,930
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,620
    Jackson, TN $46,390

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,790
    Machinists$47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wichita, KS is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.47 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita 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 Wichita, KS is 2.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.