Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Salary (2025)
Based on 6,060 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $26,630 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $34,050 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $38,020 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $47,850 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $57,870 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$27K
25th
$34K
Median
$38K
75th
$48K
90th
$58K
Highest Paying States for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $53,050 |
| Iowa | $48,570 |
| North Carolina | $48,180 |
| New York | $47,300 |
| Nebraska | $46,950 |
| Minnesota | $45,020 |
| Rhode Island | $44,740 |
| Michigan | $44,660 |
| Georgia | $42,750 |
| California | $42,590 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Vermont at an average of $53,050 per year, while California has an average of $42,590 — a difference of $10,460. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6,060 workers were employed as Cutters and Trimmers, Hands in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $41,050 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9031