Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $34,750 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.71
10th percentile $26,260
90th percentile $60,450
Employed locally 60
National median $38,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,260
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,750
    75th
    $39,350
    90th
    $60,450

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary vs area income 49% Median Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vermont $60,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,420
    New York $51,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,220
    Minnesota $47,330
    Nebraska $47,250

    Nearby metros — Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florida $36,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,430

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cutters and Trimmers, Hand make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand in Tampa, FL is $16.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salaries?

    The median Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary in Tampa, FL is 10.4% below the national median of $38,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand in Tampa?

    Entry-level Cutters and Trimmers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $26,260 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.