Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.88 an hour ($49,680 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($46,570). New York ranks 10th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| 25% of workers | $21.50 | $44,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.88 | $49,680 |
| 75% of workers | $28.40 | $59,080 |
| 90% of workers | $30.74 | $63,930 |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $52,870 | 60 |
| Syracuse | $52,630 | 90 |
| Rochester | $50,780 | 300 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $50,100 | 220 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $48,990 | 1,490 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $47,830 | 90 |
| Glens Falls | $47,040 | 30 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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