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

$51,490a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $24.75 an hour or $4,291 a month.

Hourly
$24.75
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
23 of 170
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,680Median: $51,490Highest 10%: $64,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,680$19.08
25th$45,500$21.88
Median$51,490$24.75
75th$64,880$31.19
90th$64,880$31.19

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Jackson, TN$47,890
Nashville, TN$44,320
Chattanooga, TN$41,980
Knoxville, TN$41,920
Kingsport, TN$38,440
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in Tennessee Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $24.75 ($51,490 a year).

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

Yes: $51,490 against $46,570 nationally, 11% more.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,030, so Memphis pays 17% more.

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

23 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,880 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.