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Slicing machine operator salary

Average slicing machine operator salary

$16.43

$34,171 yearly

Entry-level slicing machine operator salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Slicing Machine Operator Salaries

The average salary for a slicing machine operator is $34,171 per year, translating to about $16 per hour. Salaries can differ significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific employer. For example, operators in California and New York often earn higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for skilled labor.

Average Salary by State

When analyzing the average salary by state, regions like Washington and Oregon frequently offer competitive pay. Understanding these distinctions allows job seekers to target their applications effectively. Additionally, exploring the highest paying cities can uncover opportunities that maximize earning potential.

Trends Over Time

Over the years, the salary for slicing machine operators has shown steady growth, reflecting increased demand in the food industry. Staying informed about these trends helps prospective employees gauge their earning potential and adjust their career paths accordingly.

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Where can a Slicing Machine Operator earn more?

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Trident Seafoods$48,040
Trident Seafoods$48,040

Average slicing machine operator salary by state

The highest-paying states for slicing machine operators are Alaska, Hawaii, and Montana. The lowest average slicing machine operator salary states are Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas.

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Highest paying states for slicing machine operators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$52,802$25.39
2Rhode Island$41,577$19.99
3New Hampshire$41,992$20.19
4South Dakota$42,824$20.59
5Massachusetts$41,757$20.08
6Hawaii$47,449$22.81
7Nevada$44,586$21.44
8Nebraska$41,522$19.96
9Minnesota$39,493$18.99
10Vermont$42,416$20.39
11Montana$46,047$22.14
12Connecticut$41,485$19.94
13Wisconsin$38,130$18.33
14Ohio$37,994$18.27
15Colorado$42,788$20.57
16Utah$38,496$18.51
17North Dakota$41,604$20.00
18Missouri$38,278$18.40
19Iowa$37,263$17.91
20California$41,639$20.02
21Delaware$39,087$18.79
22Oregon$38,882$18.69
23Washington$40,142$19.30
24Idaho$38,485$18.50
25Michigan$35,635$17.13
26Pennsylvania$35,573$17.10
27Illinois$36,013$17.31
28District of Columbia$37,146$17.86
29Wyoming$37,441$18.00
30Maine$35,573$17.10
31Mississippi$34,397$16.54
32Kansas$33,043$15.89
33Maryland$37,825$18.19
34Arizona$35,357$17.00
35North Carolina$32,352$15.55
36Indiana$31,662$15.22
37Kentucky$31,817$15.30
38New Jersey$31,071$14.94
39South Carolina$32,265$15.51
40West Virginia$33,326$16.02
41New York$34,165$16.43
42Tennessee$28,413$13.66
43Louisiana$32,215$15.49
44Georgia$29,006$13.95
45Arkansas$29,039$13.96
46Oklahoma$31,685$15.23
47New Mexico$32,523$15.64
48Alabama$28,392$13.65
49Texas$28,460$13.68
50Virginia$30,205$14.52
51Florida$27,974$13.45

Highest paying cities for slicing machine operators

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Little Rock, AR$28,676$13.79

Slicing machine operator salary details

A slicing machine operator's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average slicing machine operator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a slicing machine operator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
75th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
Average$34,171$2,848$16
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying slicing machine operator jobs

The highest paying types of slicing machine operators are cutting press person, die cut operator, and trimming operator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Operator$37,928$3,161$18.23159,077
Machine Operator$32,874$2,740$15.8096,834

Top companies hiring slicing machine operators now:

  1. West Liberty Foods jobs (3)
  2. The Kraft Group jobs (8)
  3. SugarCreek jobs (2)
  4. Air System Components jobs (1)
  5. Perdue Farms jobs (1)

Which companies pay slicing machine operators the most?

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Trident Seafoods$48,040$23.10

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$35,000$34,400$33,800$33,200$32,600$32,000
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Slicing machine operator salary trends

The average slicing machine operator salary has risen by $5,692 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average slicing machine operator earned $28,479 annually, but today, they earn $34,171 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for slicing machine operators over the last decade.

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Average slicing machine operator salary over time

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Slicing machine operator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$34,200$16.43+3.7%
2025$32,900$15.82+2.8%
2024$32,000$15.38+2.9%
2023$31,100$14.93+2.2%
2022$30,400$14.60+2.1%

Recently added slicing machine operator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Vermont Structural Slate Company Inc.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersFair Haven, VT01/03/2025$41,177
Vermont Structural Slate Company Inc.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersFair Haven, VT01/04/2024$39,131
Vermont Structural Slate Company Inc.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersWhitehall, NY08/10/2023$38,443

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