Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,010 +30% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $49,010
Employed locally 1,350
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $49,010
    75th
    $49,010
    90th
    $49,010

    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
    Sheboygan, WI $48,830

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Northeast Nebraska is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 30% above 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.