Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Texas
The median pay for a meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers in Texas is $34,900/year ($16.78/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary by metro in Texas
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $39K | +11% | 100 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $35K | +0% | 580 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $33K | -5% | 260 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $31K | -10% | 690 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $30K | -13% | 140 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers make in Texas?
The median is $34,900 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,760, and experienced meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers can clear $43,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,507/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 56.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers salary is worth about $38,146 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.