Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $33,160 -12% vs national
Median hourly $15.94
10th percentile $25,120
90th percentile $38,430
Employed locally 260
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,120
    25th
    $28,170
    50th (median)
    $33,160
    75th
    $35,580
    90th
    $38,430

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 45% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 55% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,330
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $27,460

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in San Antonio, TX is $15.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in San Antonio, TX is 12% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $25,120 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,170.