Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,700
↑ 65.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 65.9% since 2011 ($22,720 → $37,700)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $37,700
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,700 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $36,300 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $35,070 | +18.0% |
| 2021 | $29,730 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | $30,190 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | $28,100 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $26,950 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | $25,250 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $24,490 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $23,870 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $23,350 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $23,120 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $22,830 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $22,720 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.