How much does a cutter and trimmer make in Houston?
$25,900a year
Median yearly pay for cutter and trimmers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $12.45 an hour or $2,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.45
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,750Median: $25,900Highest 10%: $36,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,750 | $12.38 | |
| 25th | $25,750 | $12.38 | |
| Median | $25,900 | $12.45 | |
| 75th | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| 90th | $36,040 | $17.33 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cutter and trimmers.
| Dallas, TX | $36,840 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a cutter and trimmer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $12.45 ($25,900 a year).
Do cutter and trimmers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $25,900 against $38,020 nationally, 32% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $29,130, so Houston pays 11% less.
Where does Houston rank for cutter and trimmer pay?
21 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutter and trimmer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,040 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.