Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median of $46,110 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($46,570)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,110; the top 10% earn over $61,820. Nationally the range is $35,930 to $61,120.
States ranked near California
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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in California
How much do cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in California?
The median is $46,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,110 and the top 10% earn over $61,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 47 (−1% vs. the national median of $46,570). Living costs are not included.