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

$25,510

Median Hourly Wage

$12.26*

Total Employed Nationally

149,800


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.