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

$52,920a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $25.44 an hour or $4,410 a month.

Hourly
$25.44
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
13 of 170
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,590Median: $52,920Highest 10%: $59,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,590$21.92
25th$47,920$23.04
Median$52,920$25.44
75th$59,450$28.58
90th$59,450$28.58

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Davenport, IA$48,560
Sioux City, IA$48,300
Omaha, NE$46,390
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Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$100,700
Gas Plant Operator$95,260
Tool and Die Maker$73,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,450
Tire Builder$63,060
Woodworking Machine Setter$60,070
Welder$59,980
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,470
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $25.44 ($52,920 a year).

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

Yes: $52,920 against $46,570 nationally, 14% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $49,600, so Des Moines pays 7% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?

13 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,450 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.