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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,790
Median Annual Salary
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+5.3% vs 2024
$44,920
Mean Salary
$43,790
Median Salary
$21.05
Hourly Rate
1,280 people work as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $43,790 per year ($3,649/month).
This is 5.2% below the national average of $46,181.
Massachusetts ranks #37 out of 47 states for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,280 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 5.3% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $35,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,670 and $48,740.
Median $43,790
P10: $35,360P25: $38,670P75: $48,740P90: $58,430
10th
$35,360
25th
$38,670
Median
$43,790
75th
$48,740
90th
$58,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,360
$17.00
$2,946
25th Percentile
$38,670
$18.59
$3,222
Median (50th)
$43,790
$21.05
$3,649
75th Percentile
$48,740
$23.43
$4,061
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,430
$28.09
$4,869
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Massachusetts ranks #37 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts is $43,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,920.
What is the salary range for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $35,360 at the 10th percentile to $58,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,670 and $48,740.
What is the starting salary for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Massachusetts typically start around $35,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,670 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,280 people are employed as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts is approximately $21.05 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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