Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $30,330 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $42,090
Employed locally 140
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $27,040
    50th (median)
    $30,330
    75th
    $36,260
    90th
    $42,090

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 31% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 69% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $52,050
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,710
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $49,140
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,010

    Nearby metros — Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $38,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,160
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,410
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $27,460

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Austin, TX is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.24 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salaries?

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Austin, TX is 19.5% below the national median of $37,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Austin?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,040.