SOC 51-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand — Arizona
Arizona
Median pay for this occupation in Arizona is $31,110 a year, trailing the national median of $38,020 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Arizona is $31,110 a year, trailing the national median of $38,020 by 18.2%. Half of workers earn between $31,110 and $36,290. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,580 and the ninetieth at $43,720.
Among the 30 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 28th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 712th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | −19.6% |
| 25th | $31,110 | −18.2% |
| Median (50th) | $31,110 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $36,290 | −4.6% |
| 90th | $43,720 | +15.0% |
| Mean | $34,480 | −9.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $31,110 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$31,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,894US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,110 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,580 to $43,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 28th of 30 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $31,110, or $14.96 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,020, so pay in Arizona is 18.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $43,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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