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How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make in Albany?

$47,830a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,986 a month.

Hourly
$23.00
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
57 of 170
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,490Median: $47,830Highest 10%: $65,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,490$16.58
25th$41,240$19.83
Median$47,830$23.00
75th$58,990$28.36
90th$65,740$31.61

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Kiryas Joel, NY$52,870
Syracuse, NY$52,630
Rochester, NY$50,780
Buffalo, NY$50,100
New York, NY$48,990
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Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,300
Tool and Die Maker$87,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $23.00 ($47,830 a year).

Do cutting and slicing machine setters make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $47,830 against $46,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $49,680, so Albany pays 4% less.

Where does Albany rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?

57 of 170 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,740 or more.

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.