Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Iowa
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Iowa earn a median salary of $42,069 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.6% vs the national median of $37,700. An estimated 3,970 meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $29,400 to $46,130 depending on location.
$42,069
Avg median salary in Iowa
$46,130
Highest paying metro
$29,400
Lowest paying metro
3,970
Employed in Iowa
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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,130 | $45,940 | $46,130 | 1,580 |
| Southwest Iowa | $45,970 | $45,330 | $48,940 | 380 |
| Des Moines, IA | $45,750 | $36,700 | $46,810 | 180 |
| Northeast Iowa | $43,950 | $37,370 | $48,350 | 220 |
| Southeast Iowa | $41,820 | $40,450 | $42,550 | 880 |
| Northwest Iowa | $41,460 | $41,460 | $42,620 | 700 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,400 | $28,810 | $31,150 | 30 |