How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make in Iowa?
$49,600a year
Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in Iowa. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,510Median: $49,600Highest 10%: $62,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,510 | $19.48 | |
| 25th | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| Median | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $62,390 | $30.00 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $52,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,560 |
| Sioux City, IA | $48,300 |
| Omaha, NE | $46,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.
| 8. New Hampshire | $50,290 |
| 9. Illinois | $49,740 |
| 10. New York | $49,680 |
| 11. Iowa | $49,600 |
| 12. Maine | $49,200 |
| 13. New Jersey | $48,600 |
| 14. Ohio | $48,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.85 ($49,600 a year).
Do cutting and slicing machine setters make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $49,600 against $46,570 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Iowa rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?
Iowa ranks 11 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays cutting and slicing machine setters the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $52,920 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.