SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in New Haven, CT is $36,930 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 New Haven, CT is $36,930 per year, close to the national median of $38,300 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,310 and $43,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,780 and the ninetieth at $43,920.
Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $35,340. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 422nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | −9.2% |
| 25th | $35,310 | −7.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,930 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $43,920 | +14.7% |
| 90th | $43,920 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $39,120 | +2.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $36,930 buys what $35,647 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,647US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,930 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,780 to $43,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $35,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $36,930, or $17.75 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 New Haven, CT is 3.6% 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 New Haven, CT earns more than $43,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,780 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 Hartford, at $35,340 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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