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How much does a cutter and trimmer make in Dallas?

$36,840a year

Median yearly pay for cutter and trimmers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,070 a month.

Hourly
$17.71
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
15 of 22
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,630Median: $36,840Highest 10%: $37,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,630$12.80
25th$26,630$12.80
Median$36,840$17.71
75th$37,250$17.91
90th$37,750$18.15

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for cutter and trimmers.

Houston, TX$25,900
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutter and trimmer make an hour in Dallas?

The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $17.71 ($36,840 a year).

Do cutter and trimmers make more in Dallas than the national average?

No: $36,840 against $38,020 nationally, 3% less.

How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $29,130, so Dallas pays 26% more.

Where does Dallas rank for cutter and trimmer pay?

15 of 22 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutter and trimmer make starting out in Dallas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,750 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.