Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Texas
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas earn an average of $42,860 a year. That is $4,600 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $47,460. The best-paying metro area is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $45,070.
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Average pay for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Average pay by state
Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,460 | $22.82 |
| Texas | $42,860 | $20.61 |
| Arkansas | $50,750 | $24.40 |
| Louisiana | $44,370 | $21.33 |
| Oklahoma | $40,560 | $19.50 |
| New Mexico | $36,520 | $17.56 |
Related jobs in Texas
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,370
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,480
- Production Workers, All Other$42,080
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,170
- Helpers--Production Workers$37,550
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,240
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Texas?
The average is $42,860 a year, and the median is $42,210. That is $4,600 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $47,460.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$20.61 an hour on average; the median is $20.29.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($45,070), followed by Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($45,020). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Tyler, TX ($37,280).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #44 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.