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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.27 an hour ($48,400 a year). About 3,000 people work in this job there.

$23.27Median hourly pay
$39,830–$55,530Middle half of workers, yearly
3,000People in this job in Ohio

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($46,570). Ohio ranks 14th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.57$36,550
25% of workers$19.15$39,830
Half of workers (median)$23.27$48,400
75% of workers$26.70$55,530
90% of workers$28.52$59,320

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland$53,370860
Columbus$48,270270
Canton-Massillon$48,18070
Cincinnati$47,890680
Toledo$46,780140
Akron$46,500130
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$45,830160
Youngstown-Warren$39,35060

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,270
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,450
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43,930
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45,010
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,030
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49,390

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.