Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cutters and trimmers, hands across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Vermont$53,050
- Iowa$48,570
- North Carolina$48,180
- New York$47,300
- Nebraska$46,950
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $53,050 | $48,670 | $26 | +29.2% | — |
| 2 | Iowa | $48,570 | $48,580 | $23 | +18.3% | — |
| 3 | North Carolina | $48,180 | $47,910 | $23 | +17.4% | 1,060 |
| 4 | New York | $47,300 | $46,190 | $23 | +15.2% | 220 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $46,950 | $48,830 | $23 | +14.4% | 60 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $45,020 | $46,570 | $22 | +9.7% | 40 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $44,740 | $48,100 | $22 | +9% | 50 |
| 8 | Michigan | $44,660 | $46,830 | $21 | +8.8% | 50 |
| 9 | Georgia | $42,750 | $37,480 | $21 | +4.1% | 290 |
| 10 | California | $42,590 | $37,840 | $20 | +3.8% | 770 |
| 11 | Florida | $42,490 | $35,150 | $20 | +3.5% | 150 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $42,310 | $39,970 | $20 | +3.1% | 110 |
| 13 | Missouri | $42,270 | $40,560 | $20 | +3% | 110 |
| 14 | Indiana | $42,110 | $41,740 | $20 | +2.6% | 360 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $41,650 | $39,340 | $20 | +1.5% | 50 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $39,980 | $35,970 | $19 | -2.6% | 50 |
| 17 | Illinois | $39,380 | $35,360 | $19 | -4.1% | 30 |
| 18 | Washington | $39,110 | $35,960 | $19 | -4.7% | — |
| 19 | New Jersey | $39,060 | $34,600 | $19 | -4.8% | 380 |
| 20 | Kansas | $38,500 | $38,800 | $19 | -6.2% | 130 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $37,940 | $37,280 | $18 | -7.6% | 90 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $37,900 | $39,010 | $18 | -7.7% | 60 |
| 23 | Ohio | $37,180 | $35,360 | $18 | -9.4% | 120 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $35,760 | $34,910 | $17 | -12.9% | — |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $34,810 | $35,560 | $17 | -15.2% | 140 |
| 26 | Alabama | $34,650 | $35,160 | $17 | -15.6% | — |
| 27 | Arizona | $34,480 | $31,110 | $17 | -16% | — |
| 28 | Virginia | $33,840 | $32,470 | $16 | -17.6% | 60 |
| 29 | Texas | $32,580 | $29,130 | $16 | -20.6% | 740 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $28,540 | $27,030 | $14 | -30.5% | 230 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 28 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $50,110 | $47,950 | 80 |
| 2 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $49,200 | $51,860 | 590 |
| 3 | Winston-Salem, NC | $45,520 | $45,680 | 50 |
| 4 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,250 | $43,560 | 40 |
| 5 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $44,140 | $43,590 | 70 |
| 6 | Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $44,020 | $48,120 | 30 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,580 | $48,710 | 40 |
| 8 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $41,890 | $59,000 | 110 |
| 9 | Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $41,740 | $39,910 | 70 |
| 10 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40,970 | $44,920 | 130 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing cutters and trimmers, hands (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building Finishing Contractors | $61,100 | $58,190 | 80 |
| 2 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $57,890 | $53,630 | 50 |
| 3 | Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $51,760 | $48,880 | — |
| 4 | Building Material and Supplies Dealers | $51,760 | $48,880 | — |
| 5 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $51,280 | $49,540 | — |
| 6 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $51,110 | $52,700 | 180 |
| 7 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $50,690 | $54,100 | 260 |
| 8 | Sector 23 - Construction | $50,690 | $54,100 | 260 |
| 9 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $48,890 | $46,660 | 100 |
| 10 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $48,830 | $63,170 | 110 |
| 11 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $48,710 | $47,270 | 130 |
| 12 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $48,670 | $49,620 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cutters and trimmers, hand make in the U.S.?
The median cutters and trimmers, hand salary in the United States is $38,020 per year (mean $41,050), and about 80% earn between $26,630 and $57,870.
How much do cutters and trimmers, hand make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,050 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays cutters and trimmers, hand the most?
Vermont has the highest average pay for cutters and trimmers, hand at $53,050 per year (median $48,670).
What is the job outlook for cutters and trimmers, hand?
Employment is projected to change -18.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 600 openings per year.