Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $38,630 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $21,240
90th percentile $46,700
Employed locally 390
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,240
    25th
    $22,820
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $38,650
    90th
    $46,700

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 64% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 36% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,340
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,250
    Winston-Salem, NC $44,020
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $43,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,470

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers$34,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 2.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $21,240 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,820.