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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $27,460 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.20
10th percentile $20,600
90th percentile $31,860
Employed locally 120
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,600
    25th
    $24,040
    50th (median)
    $27,460
    75th
    $27,460
    90th
    $31,860

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 53% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 47% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,330

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$36,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$28,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$39,780
    Bakers$27,300
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$36,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in McAllen, TX is $13.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in McAllen, TX is 27.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $20,600 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,040.