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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$46,420
Median Annual
$45,700
Total Workforce
47,540
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $57,290 | 240 |
| #2 | Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $57,080 | 30 |
| #3 | Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $56,710 | 80 |
| #4 | Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $56,380 | 160 |
| #5 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $55,920 | 30 |
| #6 | Ames, IA | $55,530 | 70 |
| #7 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $55,500 | 620 |
| #8 | Topeka, KS | $55,020 | 50 |
| #9 | New Hampshire | $54,840 | 110 |
| #10 | Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $54,590 | 270 |
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