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

$49,050a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,088 a month.

Hourly
$23.58
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
40 of 170
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $49,050Highest 10%: $55,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,280$17.44
25th$40,030$19.25
Median$49,050$23.58
75th$55,450$26.66
90th$55,450$26.66

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Gettysburg, PA$54,100
Harrisburg, PA$50,390
York, PA$50,310
Allentown, PA$48,080
Philadelphia, PA$47,660
Altoona, PA$45,070
Scranton, PA$44,930
Pittsburgh, PA$44,670
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in Pennsylvania Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,630
Tool and Die Maker$60,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,970
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,810
Machinist$56,700
Welder$54,370
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$54,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,560
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $23.58 ($49,050 a year).

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

Yes: $49,050 against $46,570 nationally, 5% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $46,850, so Lancaster pays 5% more.

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

40 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,450 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.