Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.16 an hour ($48,180 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($46,570). Kentucky ranks 16th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.18 | $37,820 |
| 25% of workers | $20.99 | $43,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.16 | $48,180 |
| 75% of workers | $27.08 | $56,330 |
| 90% of workers | $28.75 | $59,810 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $48,680 | 270 |
| Elizabethtown | $48,030 | 90 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $47,160 | 120 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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