Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Paper Manufacturing
2026 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Paper Manufacturing | National (All Industries) | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $51,290 | $45,700 | +12.2% vs National |
| Industry Rank | #12 of 102 industries | Top 20 paying industry | |
| Employment | 10,380 jobs | 47,540 jobs | 21.8% of all Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | |
Salary Trend Over Time
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders median salary in Paper Manufacturing vs National