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

$41,210a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $19.81 an hour or $3,434 a month.

Hourly
$19.81
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
140 of 170
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $41,210Highest 10%: $59,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,200$17.40
25th$39,070$18.78
Median$41,210$19.81
75th$49,830$23.96
90th$59,800$28.75

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Wilmington, NC$63,550
Virginia Beach, VA$47,980
Asheville, NC$47,750
Hickory, NC$44,940
Charlotte, NC$44,790
Raleigh, NC$44,570
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 Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $19.81 ($41,210 a year).

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

No: $41,210 against $46,570 nationally, 12% less.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $43,770, so Durham pays 6% less.

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

140 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,800 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.