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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $31,410 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.10
10th percentile $25,980
90th percentile $37,020
Employed locally 690
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,980
    25th
    $25,980
    50th (median)
    $31,410
    75th
    $32,850
    90th
    $37,020

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 39% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 61% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,330
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $27,460

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Houston, TX is $15.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Houston, TX is 16.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $25,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,980.