SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Guam
Guam
At $27,660, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers, 27.8% beneath the national figure of $38,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $27,660, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers, 27.8% beneath the national figure of $38,300. Pay ranges from under $24,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $30,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $24,930 to $28,530.
Of the 213 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,430 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $24,930 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $27,660 | −27.8% |
| 75th | $28,530 | −25.5% |
| 90th | $30,560 | −20.2% |
| Mean | $27,690 | −27.7% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,660 a year, 27.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,430 to $30,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Guam, GU?
The median annual wage is $27,660, or $13.30 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 Guam, GU is 27.8% 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 Guam, GU earns more than $30,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,430 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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