Cutting Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cutting workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $46,700 ≈ $22/hr
National median salary $46,170
Total employment 51,040 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cutting workers make in the U.S.?
The median cutting workers salary in the United States is $46,170 per year (mean $46,700), and about 80% earn between $34,940 and $60,700.
How much do cutting workers make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,700 and 2,080 work hours per year.