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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,110
Median Annual Salary
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+4.3% vs 2024
$47,580
Mean Salary
$46,110
Median Salary
$22.17
Hourly Rate
3,080 people work as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $46,110 per year ($3,842/month).
This is 0.2% below the national average of $46,181.
California ranks #26 out of 47 states for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 3,080 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.62
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.49
Mathematics
3.21
Mechanical
3.08
English Language
2.74
Administration and Management
2.67
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(55.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Salaries for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $37,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,820 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,980 and $51,280.
Median $46,110
P10: $37,110P25: $39,980P75: $51,280P90: $61,820
10th
$37,110
25th
$39,980
Median
$46,110
75th
$51,280
90th
$61,820
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,110
$17.84
$3,092
25th Percentile
$39,980
$19.22
$3,331
Median (50th)
$46,110
$22.17
$3,842
75th Percentile
$51,280
$24.65
$4,273
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,820
$29.72
$5,151
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
California ranks #26 of 47 states
$46,181
National avg. for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is $46,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,580.
What is the salary range for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $37,110 at the 10th percentile to $61,820 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,980 and $51,280.
What is the starting salary for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in California typically start around $37,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,080 people are employed as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is approximately $22.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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