Cutters and Trimmers Salary by State
The national median pay for cutters and trimmers is $38,020 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,030 in Tennessee to $48,830 in Nebraska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $26,630
- 25th percentile
- $34,050
- Median
- $38,020
- 75th percentile
- $47,850
- Top 10%
- $57,870
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,060 jobs.
Median pay in 30 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $48,830 | +28% | $34,040 | $58,060 | 60 |
| 2 | Vermont | $48,670 | +28% | $37,560 | $65,930 | Not published |
| 3 | Iowa | $48,580 | +28% | $46,030 | $50,370 | Not published |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $48,100 | +27% | $31,200 | $48,100 | 50 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $47,910 | +26% | $33,330 | $60,070 | 1,060 |
| 6 | Michigan | $46,830 | +23% | $34,470 | $49,280 | 50 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $46,570 | +22% | $37,330 | $51,100 | 40 |
| 8 | New York | $46,190 | +21% | $33,790 | $63,650 | 220 |
| 9 | Indiana | $41,740 | +10% | $22,260 | $58,430 | 360 |
| 10 | Missouri | $40,560 | +7% | $35,230 | $50,510 | 110 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $39,970 | +5% | $32,210 | $58,400 | 110 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $39,340 | +3% | $28,990 | $61,570 | 50 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $39,010 | +3% | $31,280 | $44,700 | 60 |
| 14 | Kansas | $38,800 | +2% | $34,360 | $45,670 | 130 |
| 15 | California | $37,840 | 0% | $34,710 | $61,190 | 770 |
| 16 | Georgia | $37,480 | −1% | $22,920 | $87,150 | 290 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $37,280 | −2% | $30,670 | $45,130 | 90 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $35,970 | −5% | $35,970 | $49,260 | 50 |
| 19 | Washington | $35,960 | −5% | $34,650 | $47,310 | Not published |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $35,560 | −6% | $26,280 | $44,160 | 140 |
| 21 | Illinois | $35,360 | −7% | $33,830 | $51,680 | 30 |
| 22 | Ohio | $35,360 | −7% | $23,190 | $48,250 | 120 |
| 23 | Alabama | $35,160 | −8% | $23,620 | $45,430 | Not published |
| 24 | Florida | $35,150 | −8% | $27,040 | $78,920 | 150 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $34,910 | −8% | $30,890 | $38,650 | Not published |
| 26 | New Jersey | $34,600 | −9% | $32,220 | $51,520 | 380 |
| 27 | Virginia | $32,470 | −15% | $29,430 | $42,830 | 60 |
| 28 | Arizona | $31,110 | −18% | $30,580 | $43,720 | Not published |
| 29 | Texas | $29,130 | −23% | $24,410 | $37,790 | 740 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $27,030 | −29% | $19,120 | $45,560 | 230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cutters and Trimmers salary questions
Which state pays cutters and trimmers the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $48,830 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $38,020). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cutters and trimmers the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $27,030 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most cutters and trimmers work?
North Carolina has the most jobs, about 1,060, with a median of $47,910.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.