Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators *
U S |
$16.13 | $19.49 | $24.36 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$19.99 | $24.48 | $25.06 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.41 | $25.06 | $25.06 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$19.39 | $29.96 | $29.98 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.34 | $24.01 | $25.06 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.99 | $22.13 | $24.30 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$22.57 | $24.45 | $24.58 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.89 | $24.48 | $24.76 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,700 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators most often work?
- Paper Manufacturing
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Food Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 2,049 new Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 53,600 | 51,700 | -1,900 | -3.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,735 | 1,708 | -27 | -1.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 420 | 395 | -25 | -6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 26 | 23 | -3 | -11.5% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 176 | 179 | 3 | 1.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 207 | 208 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 728 | 719 | -9 | -1.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.