Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,350 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $43,700
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $35,350
    90th
    $43,700

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Eastern Ohio is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Eastern Ohio is 6.2% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.