Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $46,940 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $50,450
Employed locally 650
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $50,450

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 55% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 45% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Phoenix, AZ is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 24.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.