Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers pay in Tennessee
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Tennessee earn an average of $36,670 a year. That is $2,610 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $39,280. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $40,130.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,280 | $18.89 |
| Tennessee | $36,670 | $17.63 |
| Missouri | $41,410 | $19.91 |
| Kentucky | $40,110 | $19.29 |
| Georgia | $38,670 | $18.59 |
| Arkansas | $38,360 | $18.44 |
| North Carolina | $37,630 | $18.09 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Bakers$34,530
- Food Batchmakers$43,940
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,550
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$42,440
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$46,920
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,410
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers make in Tennessee?
The average is $36,670 a year, and the median is $37,590. That is $2,610 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $39,280.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$17.63 an hour on average; the median is $18.07.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($40,130), followed by Morristown, TN ($38,220). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Clarksville, TN-KY ($30,270).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.