Cutting Workers
Occupation
$45,140
National Median Salary
$21.70
Median Hourly Wage
54,610
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+47.3%
10 Year Change
$30,650
2014 Median
$45,140
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Cutting Workers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $62,120 | 90 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $60,990 | 80 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $58,400 | 50 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $56,650 | 880 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | $55,170 | 220 |
Detailed Cutting Workers Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $38,800 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $45,700 |
Related Occupations
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Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only)
Masonry Contractors
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only)
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
