U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsUse hand or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163,080 | 2.9 % | $11.27 | $23,440 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.33 | $9.37 | $10.74 | $12.49 | $15.03 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,330 | $19,500 | $22,330 | $25,980 | $31,270 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 112,450 | 22.82 | $11.12 | $23,130 |
| Grocery Stores | 24,770 | 1.00 | $11.89 | $24,730 |
| Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | 12,180 | 36.95 | $10.45 | $21,730 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 6,860 | 0.96 | $12.40 | $25,790 |
| Specialty Food Stores | 4,560 | 2.15 | $11.99 | $24,940 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | 12,180 | 36.95 | $10.45 | $21,730 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 112,450 | 22.82 | $11.12 | $23,130 |
| Specialty Food Stores | 4,560 | 2.15 | $11.99 | $24,940 |
| Grocery Stores | 24,770 | 1.00 | $11.89 | $24,730 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 6,860 | 0.96 | $12.40 | $25,790 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 390 | 0.03 | $13.08 | $27,200 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 6,860 | 0.96 | $12.40 | $25,790 |
| Limited-Service Eating Places | (8) | (8) | $12.28 | $25,540 |
| Specialty Food Stores | 4,560 | 2.15 | $11.99 | $24,940 |
| Grocery Stores | 24,770 | 1.00 | $11.89 | $24,730 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 13,120 | 0.94 | 0.73 | $11.84 | $24,640 |
| Alabama | 11,150 | 6.17 | 4.81 | $10.09 | $20,990 |
| Nebraska | 9,290 | 10.30 | 8.03 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| Texas | 9,070 | 0.90 | 0.70 | $10.32 | $21,470 |
| Georgia | 8,490 | 2.27 | 1.77 | $10.22 | $21,250 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 4,960 | 12.46 | 9.71 | $10.95 | $22,780 |
| Alaska | 3,580 | 11.62 | 9.05 | $10.20 | $21,210 |
| Nebraska | 9,290 | 10.30 | 8.03 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| Mississippi | 8,180 | 7.64 | 5.95 | $9.83 | $20,460 |
| Arkansas | 7,400 | 6.52 | 5.08 | $10.30 | $21,430 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,540 | 0.50 | 0.39 | $13.99 | $29,090 |
| South Dakota | 1,730 | 4.46 | 3.48 | $13.69 | $28,480 |
| Nebraska | 9,290 | 10.30 | 8.03 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| Hawaii | 440 | 0.76 | 0.60 | $13.14 | $27,330 |
| Arizona | 1,020 | 0.43 | 0.34 | $13.09 | $27,230 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,580 | 1.20 | 0.94 | $11.62 | $24,160 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,560 | 1.00 | 0.78 | $11.41 | $23,740 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,680 | 0.54 | 0.42 | $13.10 | $27,240 |
| Gainesville, GA | 2,670 | 39.28 | 30.61 | $11.03 | $22,940 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 2,570 | 13.38 | 10.43 | $10.34 | $21,510 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 2,560 | 5.78 | 4.50 | $12.64 | $26,290 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 1,940 | 33.74 | 26.30 | $10.47 | $21,780 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,930 | 1.44 | 1.12 | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,650 | 0.75 | 0.58 | $9.72 | $20,220 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | 1,590 | 13.80 | 10.75 | $9.39 | $19,520 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | 2,670 | 39.28 | 30.61 | $11.03 | $22,940 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 1,940 | 33.74 | 26.30 | $10.47 | $21,780 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | 1,590 | 13.80 | 10.75 | $9.39 | $19,520 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 2,570 | 13.38 | 10.43 | $10.34 | $21,510 |
| Joplin, MO | 740 | 9.90 | 7.72 | $10.11 | $21,030 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 670 | 7.96 | 6.21 | $12.41 | $25,810 |
| San Angelo, TX | 320 | 7.57 | 5.90 | $12.00 | $24,970 |
| Amarillo, TX | 650 | 6.07 | 4.73 | $11.64 | $24,210 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 240 | 5.83 | 4.54 | $11.84 | $24,630 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 2,560 | 5.78 | 4.50 | $12.64 | $26,290 |