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

$47,750a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,979 a month.

Hourly
$22.96
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
59 of 170
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,290Median: $47,750Highest 10%: $60,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,290$16.97
25th$38,270$18.40
Median$47,750$22.96
75th$52,510$25.25
90th$60,060$28.88

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Wilmington, NC$63,550
Virginia Beach, VA$47,980
Hickory, NC$44,940
Charlotte, NC$44,790
Raleigh, NC$44,570
Durham, NC$41,210
Greensboro, NC$41,100
Winston-Salem, NC$39,730
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in North Carolina Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Tool and Die Maker$60,950
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Welder$52,540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Grinding$50,400
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $22.96 ($47,750 a year).

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

Yes: $47,750 against $46,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $43,770, so Asheville pays 9% more.

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

59 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,060 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.