Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
SOC: 51-3022 O*NET: 51-3022.00
Median Salary
$37,700
per year
Job Growth
📈 5.5%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
18.4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
High school diploma or less
Job Zone 1
Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
Overview
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Distribution by Percentile
Understanding where you might fall in the salary range based on experience and location.
10th
$22,620
25th
$30,160
50th (Median)
$37,700
75th
$45,240
90th
$56,550
Percentile Explained: If you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in this occupation. Entry-level positions typically fall in the 10th-25th percentile range, while experienced professionals often reach the 75th-90th percentile.
Typical Benefits Package
Health & Wellness
- ✓Health Insurance
- ✓Dental Insurance
- ✓Vision Insurance
- ✓Mental Health Support
- ✓Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits
- ✓401(k) Retirement Plan
- ✓Employer Match (typically 3-6%)
- ✓Profit Sharing
- ✓Stock Options
- ✓Performance Bonuses
Work-Life Balance
- ✓Paid Time Off (15-25 days)
- ✓Paid Sick Leave
- ✓Flexible Work Arrangements
- ✓Remote Work Options
- ✓Parental Leave
Professional Development
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Professional Certifications
- ✓Conference Attendance
- ✓Training Programs
- ✓Mentorship Opportunities
Note: Benefits vary widely by employer, company size, and location. Large corporations and tech companies often offer more comprehensive packages, while small businesses may offer fewer benefits but more flexibility. Always review the complete compensation package, not just base salary.
Job Market Intelligence
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:146,800
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+5.5%
Annual Openings:18,400
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)146,800
Current
2034 (Projected)154,900
+5.5%
+8,100
Employment Change
+5.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
Top Skills
✓
Active Listening
Active Listening
✓
Monitoring
Monitoring
✓
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
✓
Speaking
Speaking
✓
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making
Key Knowledge Areas
✓
Production and Processing
✓
Food Production
✓
Public Safety and Security
✓
Mathematics
✓
Administration and Management
✓
Mechanical
✓
Personnel and Human Resources
✓
Transportation
✓
Education and Training
Education & Training
Education Required
High school diploma or less
Experience Required
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
Job Training
Short demonstration or on-the-job training