Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary by State
The national median pay for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers is $38,300 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,850 in Louisiana to $50,390 in Colorado.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,980
- 25th percentile
- $35,350
- Median
- $38,300
- 75th percentile
- $44,170
- Top 10%
- $48,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 145,700 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $50,390 | +32% | $47,520 | $57,280 | 2,470 |
| 2 | Arizona | $48,550 | +27% | $36,510 | $48,550 | 620 |
| 3 | Kansas | $48,080 | +26% | $39,660 | $59,250 | 5,000 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $47,580 | +24% | $40,850 | $55,230 | 8,340 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $47,260 | +23% | $37,330 | $55,060 | Not published |
| 6 | North Dakota | $47,250 | +23% | $31,250 | $47,250 | 390 |
| 7 | Michigan | $44,430 | +16% | $37,940 | $46,630 | 920 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $44,290 | +16% | $35,730 | $48,150 | 2,080 |
| 9 | Utah | $44,150 | +15% | $37,320 | $46,020 | 1,080 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $43,400 | +13% | $36,080 | $46,770 | 3,790 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $43,300 | +13% | $35,890 | $48,490 | 2,040 |
| 12 | Iowa | $43,190 | +13% | $39,170 | $46,220 | 3,970 |
| 13 | Washington | $43,010 | +12% | $36,600 | $52,470 | 3,630 |
| 14 | Indiana | $42,450 | +11% | $36,680 | $45,000 | 2,640 |
| 15 | Missouri | $41,890 | +9% | $34,930 | $47,850 | 2,880 |
| 16 | Illinois | $40,690 | +6% | $35,750 | $47,390 | 4,040 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $40,260 | +5% | $35,660 | $49,380 | 800 |
| 18 | Vermont | $40,110 | +5% | $29,140 | $55,580 | 40 |
| 19 | Georgia | $39,330 | +3% | $30,150 | $45,800 | 11,480 |
| 20 | Idaho | $39,200 | +2% | $31,200 | $44,530 | 280 |
| 21 | Maine | $39,170 | +2% | $32,590 | $58,930 | 660 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $39,170 | +2% | $29,710 | $41,640 | 9,750 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $39,150 | +2% | $36,860 | $45,590 | 1,450 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $37,980 | −1% | $33,470 | $44,540 | 9,030 |
| 25 | Nevada | $37,920 | −1% | $31,440 | $56,940 | 360 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $37,890 | −1% | $28,870 | $41,170 | 6,470 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $37,740 | −1% | $33,280 | $50,300 | 320 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $37,590 | −2% | $28,090 | $44,220 | 2,970 |
| 29 | Montana | $37,440 | −2% | $34,950 | $47,580 | 60 |
| 30 | New York | $37,330 | −3% | $32,740 | $52,040 | 2,420 |
| 31 | Alaska | $37,180 | −3% | $35,640 | $38,840 | 970 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $37,040 | −3% | $30,030 | $45,790 | 70 |
| 33 | Ohio | $37,020 | −3% | $35,350 | $45,410 | 3,540 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $36,870 | −4% | $22,550 | $46,840 | 220 |
| 35 | California | $36,570 | −5% | $34,950 | $46,040 | 9,270 |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $36,570 | −5% | $33,330 | $46,400 | 2,350 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $36,480 | −5% | $31,800 | $43,550 | 1,600 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $36,300 | −5% | $34,960 | $46,180 | 1,530 |
| 39 | Virginia | $36,170 | −6% | $29,470 | $43,240 | 2,740 |
| 40 | Oregon | $36,060 | −6% | $35,640 | $45,360 | 910 |
| 41 | Texas | $35,890 | −6% | $23,230 | $45,230 | 8,590 |
| 42 | Delaware | $35,500 | −7% | $34,320 | $38,070 | 5,430 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $34,930 | −9% | $32,220 | $51,110 | Not published |
| 44 | South Carolina | $34,790 | −9% | $34,090 | $39,390 | 2,750 |
| 45 | Connecticut | $34,780 | −9% | $34,010 | $44,530 | Not published |
| 46 | Maryland | $32,950 | −14% | $31,200 | $45,870 | 680 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $31,240 | −18% | $29,330 | $44,490 | 240 |
| 48 | Florida | $31,160 | −19% | $27,240 | $46,170 | 2,310 |
| 49 | Alabama | $31,080 | −19% | $22,130 | $39,330 | 9,140 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $27,850 | −27% | $21,570 | $38,120 | 1,690 |
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.
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary questions
Which state pays meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers the most?
Colorado, with a median of $50,390 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $38,300). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $27,850 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers work?
Georgia has the most jobs, about 11,480, with a median of $39,330.
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.