Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New York

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in New York earn the most in Kiryas Joel (average $56,300 a year) and the least in Glens Falls ($46,950), across the 7 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders average at $51,400 and the median at $49,680 for 1,870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,460.

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in New York

Kiryas Joel$56,300
Syracuse$52,120
New York$51,460
Rochester$50,930
Buffalo$50,190
Albany$49,820
Glens Falls$46,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kiryas Joel	$56,300	$52,870	$52,870	$44,926	109
Syracuse	$52,120	$52,630	$47,060	$41,797	96
New York	$51,460	$48,990	$40,920	$41,303	113
Rochester	$50,930	$50,780	$45,760	$40,906	97
Buffalo	$50,190	$50,100	$42,950	$40,352	96
Albany	$49,820	$47,830	$41,240	$40,075	100
Glens Falls	$46,950	$47,040	$40,210	$37,927	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in other states

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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