SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Corpus Christi, TX is $36,270 per year, close to the national median of $38,300 for the same occupation.
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 Corpus Christi, TX is $36,270 per year, close to the national median of $38,300 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $22,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,530 to $36,270.
Employment stands at 180, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 332nd of 399 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,280 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $26,530 | −30.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,270 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $36,270 | −5.3% |
| 90th | $36,310 | −5.2% |
| Mean | $33,370 | −12.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $36,070 | 880 | |
| 2 | San Antonio | $34,240 | 250 | |
| 3 | Houston | $32,430 | 710 | |
| 4 | McAllen | $27,460 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Corpus Christi run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $36,270 goes as far as $37,353 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,353US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,270 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,280 to $36,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $36,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median annual wage is $36,270, or $17.44 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 Corpus Christi, TX is 5.3% 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 Corpus Christi, TX earns more than $36,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,280 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 Dallas, at $36,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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