How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make in California?
$46,110a year
Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in California. That is $22.17 an hour or $3,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.17
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $46,110Highest 10%: $61,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 75th | $51,280 | $24.65 | |
| 90th | $61,820 | $29.72 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $51,750 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,580 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,350 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,230 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,480 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,570 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.
| 23. Arizona | $46,780 |
| 24. Alaska | $46,240 |
| 25. Indiana | $46,150 |
| 26. California | $46,110 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $45,950 |
| 28. Utah | $45,510 |
| 29. South Dakota | $44,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.17 ($46,110 a year).
Do cutting and slicing machine setters make more in California than the national average?
No: $46,110 against $46,570 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?
California ranks 26 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays cutting and slicing machine setters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $51,750 a year.
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.