How much does a cutting make in Seattle?
$54,920a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $26.40 an hour or $4,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.40
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,440Median: $54,920Highest 10%: $73,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 25th | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $54,920 | $26.40 | |
| 75th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $73,360 | $35.27 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Portland, OR | $57,110 |
| Longview, WA | $49,570 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,830 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,960 |
| Lewiston, ID | $39,520 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $26.40 ($54,920 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $54,920 against $46,330 nationally, 19% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $51,160, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for cutting pay?
16 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,360 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.