Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary (2025)
Based on 145,700 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $29,980 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $35,350 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $38,300 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $44,170 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $48,150 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$30K
25th
$35K
Median
$38K
75th
$44K
90th
$48K
Highest Paying States for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Colorado | $51,350 |
| Nebraska | $48,810 |
| Kansas | $46,990 |
| Arizona | $46,360 |
| New Hampshire | $44,970 |
| South Dakota | $44,140 |
| Washington | $43,410 |
| Utah | $43,370 |
| Vermont | $43,240 |
| North Dakota | $43,090 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Colorado at an average of $51,350 per year, while North Dakota has an average of $43,090 — a difference of $8,260. 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 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 145,700 workers were employed as Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $39,280 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-3022