DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Occupational Description:
Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Minnesota | 730 | 256 | $14.84/hr | $0.44/hr | $12.73/hr | $13.37/hr | $14.46/hr | $15.83/hr | $18.52/hr |
| Minnesota | 4,140 | 468 | $15.73/hr | $0.28/hr | $12.78/hr | $13.77/hr | $15.48/hr | $17.85/hr | $19.32/hr |
| U S | 153,990 | 4,620 | $14.05/hr | $0.13/hr | $10.20/hr | $11.72/hr | $13.71/hr | $16.05/hr | $18.74/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2022 - 2032 | |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 830 | $13.12/hr | 3.8% |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 640 | $15.59/hr | N/A |
| Dishwashers | 140 | $11.51/hr | 1.1% |
| Upholsterers | 70 | $17.38/hr | 4.5% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
- Trims, slices and sections carcasses for future processing.
- Cleans carcasses and removes waste products or defective portions.
- Slaughters live animals.
- Obtains and distributes specified meat or carcass.
- Seals containers of meat.
- Weighs meats and tags containers for weight and contents.
- Separates meats and byproducts into specified containers.
- Inspects meat products for defects or blemishes.
- Cuts and trims meat to prepare for packing.
- Removes parts such as skin, feathers, scales or bones from carcass.
