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

$44,930a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $21.60 an hour or $3,744 a month.

Hourly
$21.60
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
109 of 170
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,450Median: $44,930Highest 10%: $58,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,450$18.49
25th$39,720$19.10
Median$44,930$21.60
75th$50,440$24.25
90th$58,080$27.92

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
Lancaster, PA$49,050
Allentown, PA$48,080
Philadelphia, PA$47,660
Altoona, PA$45,070
Pittsburgh, PA$44,670
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in Pennsylvania Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Dental Laboratory Technician$76,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,160
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,910
Tool and Die Maker$64,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,110
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,570
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$57,490
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$52,880
Cutting$52,630
Electrical$51,220
Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $21.60 ($44,930 a year).

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

No: $44,930 against $46,570 nationally, 4% less.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $46,850, so Scranton pays 4% less.

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

109 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,080 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.