Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Salary
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand earn a median $38,020 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$38,020
$18.28 per hour
Range
$26,630 – $57,870
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,060
across the U.S.
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,729
per year · effective tax rate 13.9%
$2,727Monthly
$1,364Twice a month
$1,259Every 2 weeks
$15.74Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,382
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,357
- Medicare (1.45%)$551
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,729
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $26,630 | $12.80 | $23,540 |
| 25th percentile | $34,050 | $16.37 | $29,539 |
| Median (50th) | $38,020 | $18.28 | $32,729 |
| 75th percentile | $47,850 | $23.00 | $40,627 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,870 | $27.82 | $48,679 |
Best cities for cutters and trimmers, hand (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickory, NC | $49,200 | $40,258 | $45,496 | 590 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $39,160 | $32,127 | $28,542 | 440 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,500 | $31,334 | $27,591 | 530 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Hickory, NC — $49,200
- New York, NY — $39,160
- Los Angeles, CA — $37,500
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $48,830 | $40,073 | $34,040 – $58,060 | 60 |
| Vermont | $48,670 | $40,090 | $37,560 – $65,930 | — |
| Iowa | $48,580 | $40,020 | $46,030 – $50,370 | — |
| Rhode Island | $48,100 | $39,641 | $31,200 – $48,100 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $47,910 | $39,273 | $33,330 – $60,070 | 1,060 |
| Michigan | $46,830 | $38,068 | $34,470 – $49,280 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $46,570 | $37,926 | $37,330 – $51,100 | 40 |
| New York | $46,190 | $37,396 | $33,790 – $63,650 | 220 |
| Indiana | $41,740 | $34,516 | $22,260 – $58,430 | 360 |
| Missouri | $40,560 | $33,801 | $35,230 – $50,510 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $39,970 | $32,517 | $32,210 – $58,400 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $39,340 | $32,586 | $28,990 – $61,570 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $39,010 | $32,589 | $31,280 – $44,700 | 60 |
| Kansas | $38,800 | $31,990 | $34,360 – $45,670 | 130 |
| California | $37,840 | $31,590 | $34,710 – $61,190 | 770 |
| Georgia | $37,480 | $30,973 | $22,920 – $87,150 | 290 |
| Mississippi | $37,280 | $31,375 | $30,670 – $45,130 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $35,970 | $30,388 | $35,970 – $49,260 | 50 |
| Washington | $35,960 | $31,074 | $34,650 – $47,310 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $35,560 | $29,661 | $26,280 – $44,160 | 140 |
| Illinois | $35,360 | $28,986 | $33,830 – $51,680 | 30 |
| Ohio | $35,360 | $30,402 | $23,190 – $48,250 | 120 |
| Alabama | $35,160 | $28,938 | $23,620 – $45,430 | — |
| Florida | $35,150 | $30,423 | $27,040 – $78,920 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $34,910 | $29,205 | $30,890 – $38,650 | — |
| New Jersey | $34,600 | $29,463 | $32,220 – $51,520 | 380 |
| Virginia | $32,470 | $27,217 | $29,430 – $42,830 | 60 |
| Arizona | $31,110 | $26,608 | $30,580 – $43,720 | — |
| Texas | $29,130 | $25,586 | $24,410 – $37,790 | 740 |
| Tennessee | $27,030 | $23,869 | $19,120 – $45,560 | 230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutters and trimmers, hand make?
The national median salary for cutters and trimmers, hand is $38,020 a year ($18.28 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,630 and the top 10% earn over $57,870. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays cutters and trimmers, hand the most?
Nebraska has the highest median pay at $48,830. After taxes and local prices, Hickory, NC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many cutters and trimmers, hand are there in the U.S.?
About 6,060 people work as cutters and trimmers, hand nationwide.