SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Connecticut
Connecticut · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Connecticut is $34,780 per year, 9.2% below the national median of $38,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Connecticut is $34,780 per year, 9.2% below the national median of $38,300. Half of workers earn between $34,010 and $36,930. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,010 and the ninetieth at $44,530.
Connecticut ranks number 45th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, New Haven records the highest median at $36,930. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 664th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −11.2% |
| 25th | $34,010 | −11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $34,780 | −9.2% |
| 75th | $36,930 | −3.6% |
| 90th | $44,530 | +16.3% |
| Mean | $37,180 | −2.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $34,780 buys what $33,571 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,571US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,780 a year, 9.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $44,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 45th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $36,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $34,780, or $16.72 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 $38,300, so pay in Connecticut is 9.2% 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 Connecticut earns more than $44,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New Haven, at $36,930 per year.
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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