The annual and hourly salary statistics of cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $32,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $38,230. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $29,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $24,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $29,440 | -6.25% | 2.85% |
| 2016 | $31,280 | 3.39% | - |
| 2015 | $30,220 | 0.03% | - |
| 2014 | $30,210 | 5.56% | - |
| 2013 | $28,530 | -0.25% | - |
| 2012 | $28,600 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $29,440, Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is the highest paying city for cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in state of Arizona, followed by Tucson (median annual salary $28,500). In comparison, the median annual salary of cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is 3.2 percent (3.2%) higher than that in Tucson.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale | |
| Tucson |