Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $52,050 +38.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $59,250
Employed locally 120
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $52,050
    75th
    $52,050
    90th
    $59,250

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 76% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sheboygan, WI $48,830

    Nearby metros — Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,340
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $41,890
    Jackson, TN $38,620
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,900
    Jackson, MS $34,620
    Jacksonville, FL $32,760

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Topeka, KS is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Topeka, KS is 38.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.