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

$47,230a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,936 a month.

Hourly
$22.71
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
64 of 170
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,340Median: $47,230Highest 10%: $60,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,340$21.80
25th$45,830$22.03
Median$47,230$22.71
75th$47,320$22.75
90th$60,040$28.87

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

San Francisco, CA$51,750
Sacramento, CA$47,580
San Diego, CA$47,350
Stockton, CA$46,480
Fresno, CA$45,570
Oxnard, CA$45,150
Los Angeles, CA$44,870
Riverside, CA$44,170
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in California Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Salinas

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$77,920
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,920
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,440
Coating$58,390
Welder$58,240
Machinist$56,490
Separating$52,320
Food and Tobacco Roasting$46,650
Helpers--Production Worker$46,030
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,660
Salaries for every job in Salinas, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $22.71 ($47,230 a year).

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

Yes: $47,230 against $46,570 nationally, 1% more.

How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $46,110, so Salinas pays 2% more.

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

64 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,040 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.