SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC · 4 metro areas compared
At $21,470, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers, 43.9% beneath the national figure of $38,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $21,470, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers, 43.9% beneath the national figure of $38,300. Pay ranges from under $21,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,470 to $21,470.
Within the state, Winston-Salem records the highest median at $44,020. Of the 246 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 245th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,470 | −43.9% |
| 25th | $21,470 | −43.9% |
| Median (50th) | $21,470 | −43.9% |
| 75th | $21,470 | −43.9% |
| 90th | $37,110 | −3.1% |
| Mean | $24,820 | −35.2% |
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 | Raleigh | $36,470 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rocky Mount run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $21,470 goes as far as $22,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$22,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,470 a year, 43.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,470 to $37,110 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 Rocky Mount, NC?
The median annual wage is $21,470, or $10.32 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 Rocky Mount, NC is 43.9% 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 Rocky Mount, NC earns more than $37,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,470 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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