Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers is $17.34 an hour ($36,060 a year). About 910 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($38,300). Oregon ranks 40th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.13 | $35,640 |
| 25% of workers | $17.13 | $35,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.34 | $36,060 |
| 75% of workers | $17.81 | $37,050 |
| 90% of workers | $21.81 | $45,360 |
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $37,780 | 80 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
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|---|---|
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| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $34,660 |
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