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

$45,100a year

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $21.68 an hour or $3,758 a month.

Hourly
$21.68
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
104 of 170
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,700Median: $45,100Highest 10%: $60,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,700$18.13
25th$40,510$19.48
Median$45,100$21.68
75th$50,840$24.44
90th$60,130$28.91

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.

Minneapolis, MN$62,620
La Crosse, WI$54,280
Oshkosh, WI$51,750
Green Bay, WI$51,690
Milwaukee, WI$48,040
Madison, WI$46,230
Appleton, WI$46,120
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Related jobs in Wausau

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,790
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$69,080
Tool and Die Maker$63,570
Paper Goods Machine Setter$61,070
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,730
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,220
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,330
Welder$55,780
Machinist$53,680
Molder$51,980
Salaries for every job in Wausau, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $21.68 ($45,100 a year).

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

No: $45,100 against $46,570 nationally, 3% less.

How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $48,040, so Wausau pays 6% less.

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

104 of 170 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,130 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.