How much does a cutter and trimmer make in Atlanta?
$41,890a year
Median yearly pay for cutter and trimmers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $20.14 an hour or $3,491 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.14
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,980Median: $41,890Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,980 | $16.34 | |
| 25th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| Median | $41,890 | $20.14 | |
| 75th | $87,150 | $41.90 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.85 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for cutter and trimmers.
| Dalton, GA | $22,930 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutter and trimmer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $20.14 ($41,890 a year).
Do cutter and trimmers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $41,890 against $38,020 nationally, 10% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,480, so Atlanta pays 12% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for cutter and trimmer pay?
6 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutter and trimmer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,700 or more.
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.