How much does a cutter and trimmer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Average (mean)
- $41,050
- Jobs
- 6,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,630 | $12.80 | |
| 25th | $34,050 | $16.37 | |
| Median | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $57,870 | $27.82 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nebraska | $48,830 |
| Vermont | $48,670 |
| Iowa | $48,580 |
| Rhode Island | $48,100 |
| North Carolina | $47,910 |
| Michigan | $46,830 |
| Minnesota | $46,570 |
| New York | $46,190 |
| Indiana | $41,740 |
| Missouri | $40,560 |
| Massachusetts | $39,970 |
| South Carolina | $39,340 |
| Wisconsin | $39,010 |
| Kansas | $38,800 |
| California | $37,840 |
| Georgia | $37,480 |
| Mississippi | $37,280 |
| Connecticut | $35,970 |
| Washington | $35,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,560 |
| Illinois | $35,360 |
| Ohio | $35,360 |
| Alabama | $35,160 |
| Florida | $35,150 |
| Oklahoma | $34,910 |
| New Jersey | $34,600 |
| Virginia | $32,470 |
| Arizona | $31,110 |
| Texas | $29,130 |
| Tennessee | $27,030 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hickory, NC | $49,200 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $45,520 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,250 |
| Providence, RI | $44,140 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,580 |
| Atlanta, GA | $41,890 |
| Elkhart, IN | $41,740 |
| Charlotte, NC | $40,970 |
| Kansas City, MO | $39,300 |
| New York, NY | $39,160 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $38,420 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,500 |
| Greensboro, NC | $37,020 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,840 |
In other countries
Cutter and Trimmer belongs to the international group "Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
- Separating$51,610
- Crushing$48,540
- Grinding and Polishing Worker$42,660
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutter and trimmer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.28 ($38,020 a year).
How much does a cutter and trimmer make a month?
About $3,168 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,020 a year.
How much does a cutter and trimmer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,630 or less a year ($12.80 an hour); the top 10% make $57,870 or more.
Which state pays cutter and trimmers the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $48,830 a year, followed by Vermont ($48,670) and Iowa ($48,580).
Which city pays cutter and trimmers the most?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC, with a median of $49,200 a year.
How many cutter and trimmers are there in the United States?
About 6,060 people work as cutter and trimmers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.