Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
Operate or tend machines that cut or slice materials.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $26.61 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -3.5% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Die Cutter Operator Paper Cutter Skiver Operator See more job title examples |
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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 |
$18.62 | $22.04 | $25.15 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.43 | $26.61 | $28.89 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.83 | $26.61 | $26.61 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$20.12 | $27.54 | $27.54 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$21.01 | $25.52 | $26.75 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.94 | $24.84 | $24.91 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.14 | $29.45 | $29.76 |
* "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 1480 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 2049 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.