Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers is $17.07 an hour ($35,500 a year). About 5,430 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($38,300). Delaware ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 25% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.07 | $35,500 |
| 75% of workers | $17.30 | $35,970 |
| 90% of workers | $18.30 | $38,070 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 17,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,290 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $38,500 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $39,470 |
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