SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Raleigh
Raleigh-Cary, NC · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Raleigh, NC is $36,470 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 Raleigh, NC is $36,470 per year, close to the national median of $38,300 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,340 and $42,890. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,200 and the ninetieth at $45,360.
Within the state, Winston-Salem records the highest median at $44,020. Of the 571 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 512th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,200 | −34.2% |
| 25th | $33,340 | −13.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,470 | −4.8% |
| 75th | $42,890 | +12.0% |
| 90th | $45,360 | +18.4% |
| Mean | $36,530 | −4.6% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winston-Salem | $44,020 | 110 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $40,640 | 530 | |
| 3 | Greensboro | $36,670 | 60 | |
| 4 | Rocky Mount | $21,470 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Raleigh run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $36,470 goes as far as $38,674 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,674US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,470 a year, 4.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,200 to $45,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Winston-Salem, at $44,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Raleigh, NC?
The median annual wage is $36,470, or $17.53 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 Raleigh, NC is 4.8% 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 Raleigh, NC earns more than $45,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,200 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 Winston-Salem, at $44,020 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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