Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $19.49 an hour ($40,540 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($46,570). Florida ranks 43rd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.06 | $33,410 |
| 25% of workers | $17.49 | $36,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.49 | $40,540 |
| 75% of workers | $23.27 | $48,410 |
| 90% of workers | $28.39 | $59,040 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $48,230 | 30 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $45,750 | 90 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $41,640 | 70 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $41,270 | 320 |
| Jacksonville | $40,540 | 150 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $38,410 | 70 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $38,230 | 0 |
| Ocala | $37,680 | 30 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $37,400 | 210 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $37,290 | 50 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,400 openings a year (BLS)
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