How much does a cutting make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Average (mean)
- $48,430
- Jobs
- 171,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $55,410 | $26.64 | |
| 90th | $65,510 | $31.50 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $53,680 |
| Maine | $51,820 |
| Washington | $51,160 |
| Colorado | $50,790 |
| Minnesota | $49,770 |
| Wisconsin | $49,270 |
| Alaska | $49,010 |
| Illinois | $48,990 |
| Nebraska | $48,690 |
| Montana | $48,490 |
| California | $48,450 |
| North Dakota | $48,400 |
| Missouri | $48,310 |
| Iowa | $48,240 |
| Rhode Island | $48,170 |
| New Hampshire | $48,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,860 |
| Nevada | $47,690 |
| Maryland | $47,320 |
| Virginia | $47,300 |
| Indiana | $46,980 |
| New York | $46,930 |
| Wyoming | $46,890 |
| Kansas | $46,840 |
| Utah | $46,670 |
| Arizona | $46,610 |
| Connecticut | $46,280 |
| Michigan | $46,120 |
| South Dakota | $46,060 |
| Kentucky | $45,760 |
| Massachusetts | $45,760 |
| New Jersey | $45,680 |
| Arkansas | $45,580 |
| Ohio | $45,230 |
| Georgia | $45,080 |
| Tennessee | $44,780 |
| South Carolina | $44,420 |
| Alabama | $43,830 |
| Vermont | $43,560 |
| North Carolina | $43,400 |
| West Virginia | $43,070 |
| Texas | $42,720 |
| Delaware | $41,640 |
| Oklahoma | $40,930 |
| Louisiana | $40,870 |
| Mississippi | $40,650 |
| Idaho | $39,580 |
| Florida | $39,440 |
| New Mexico | $39,430 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flint, MI | $78,600 |
| Rome, GA | $63,740 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $62,250 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,230 |
| Allentown, PA | $60,080 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,380 |
| Lewiston, ME | $59,300 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,580 |
| Denver, CO | $58,240 |
| Mankato, MN | $57,850 |
| Lincoln, NE | $57,780 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,290 |
| Portland, OR | $57,110 |
| Albany, OR | $56,410 |
| Saginaw, MI | $55,630 |
In other countries
Cutting belongs to the international group "Metal working machine tool setters and operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,720
- Forging Machine Setter$49,030
- Rolling Machine Setter$50,140
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$49,080
- Grinding$46,550
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$50,620
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$52,800
- Machinist$58,750
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$54,430
- Pourer and Caster$51,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
How much does a cutting make a month?
About $3,861 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,330 a year.
How much does a cutting make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,760 or less a year ($17.19 an hour); the top 10% make $65,510 or more.
Which state pays cuttings the most?
Oregon, with a median of $53,680 a year, followed by Maine ($51,820) and Washington ($51,160).
Which city pays cuttings the most?
Flint, MI, with a median of $78,600 a year.
How many cuttings are there in the United States?
About 171,200 people work as cuttings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.