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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,740
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.0% vs 2024
$52,770
Mean Salary
$49,740
Median Salary
$23.91
Hourly Rate
1,770 people work as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,740 per year ($4,145/month).
This is 7.7% above the national average of $46,181.
Illinois ranks #9 out of 47 states for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,770 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 5.0% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois range from $44,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,380 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,490 and $58,630.
Median $49,740
P10: $44,780P25: $47,490P75: $58,630P90: $62,380
10th
$44,780
25th
$47,490
Median
$49,740
75th
$58,630
90th
$62,380
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,780
$21.53
$3,731
25th Percentile
$47,490
$22.83
$3,957
Median (50th)
$49,740
$23.91
$4,145
75th Percentile
$58,630
$28.19
$4,885
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,380
$29.99
$5,198
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Illinois ranks #9 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois is $49,740 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,770.
What is the salary range for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Salaries for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois range from $44,780 at the 10th percentile to $62,380 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,490 and $58,630.
What is the starting salary for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Illinois typically start around $44,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,770 people are employed as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois is approximately $23.91 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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