SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Delaware
Delaware
At $35,500, median pay for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Delaware tracks the national median of $38,300 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,500, median pay for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Delaware tracks the national median of $38,300 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,320 to $35,970.
The area has 5,430 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 11.96 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Delaware ranks number 42nd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 479th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | −10.4% |
| 25th | $34,320 | −10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $35,500 | −7.3% |
| 75th | $35,970 | −6.1% |
| 90th | $38,070 | −0.6% |
| Mean | $35,740 | −6.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $35,500 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$35,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,571US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,500 a year, 7.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,320 to $38,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,430 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 50 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $35,500, or $17.07 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 Delaware is 7.3% 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 Delaware earns more than $38,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,320 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,430 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. 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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