Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer Career

Job Description: Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.


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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$38,640

Median Hourly Wage

$18.58*

Total Employed Nationally

141,090


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.