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How much does a cutting make in Kansas City?

$52,840a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $25.40 an hour or $4,403 a month.

Hourly
$25.40
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
23 of 283
Jobs in the area
1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $52,840Highest 10%: $78,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,890$18.70
25th$45,510$21.88
Median$52,840$25.40
75th$67,250$32.33
90th$78,860$37.91

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

St. Louis, MO$52,630
Springfield, MO$45,230
Joplin, MO$40,930
Jefferson City, MO$38,400
Cutting salary in Missouri Cutting salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutting make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $25.40 ($52,840 a year).

Do cuttings make more in Kansas City than the national average?

Yes: $52,840 against $46,330 nationally, 14% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $48,310, so Kansas City pays 9% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for cutting pay?

23 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,860 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.