Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $38,140 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $48,820
Employed locally 80
National median $45,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,320
    50th (median)
    $38,140
    75th
    $45,930
    90th
    $48,820

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 69% Median Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 31% 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
    Cleveland, OH $51,040
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,390
    Ohio $45,280
    Canton-Massillon, OH $44,990
    Columbus, OH $44,900
    Sandusky, OH $44,130

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,690
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,170
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Youngstown, OH is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown 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 Youngstown, OH is 16.5% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,320.