Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers pay in Texas
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Texas earn an average of $35,540 a year. That is $3,740 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $39,280. The best-paying metro area is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $36,140.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,280 | $18.89 |
| Texas | $35,540 | $17.09 |
| Oklahoma | $39,380 | $18.94 |
| Arkansas | $38,360 | $18.44 |
| New Mexico | $34,050 | $16.37 |
| Louisiana | $29,410 | $14.14 |
Related jobs in Texas
- Bakers$33,830
- Food Batchmakers$37,930
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,360
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41,490
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39,690
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$34,570
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers make in Texas?
The average is $35,540 a year, and the median is $35,890. That is $3,740 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $39,280.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$17.09 an hour on average; the median is $17.25.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($36,140), followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($35,820). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX ($27,610).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #45 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.