Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,280 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.56
10th percentile $28,380
90th percentile $41,860
Employed locally 160
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,380
    25th
    $28,970
    50th (median)
    $30,280
    75th
    $38,290
    90th
    $41,860

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,890
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Southeast-Central Idaho is $14.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.42 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salaries?

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 19.7% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $28,380 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,970.