How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make in Salem?
$49,260a year
Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.68
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 170
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,610Median: $49,260Highest 10%: $59,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| 75th | $55,730 | $26.79 | |
| 90th | $59,440 | $28.58 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.
| Portland, OR | $53,680 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.68 ($49,260 a year).
Do cutting and slicing machine setters make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $49,260 against $46,570 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $51,180, so Salem pays 4% less.
Where does Salem rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?
39 of 170 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,440 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.