Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Ohio

Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers in Ohio earn the most in Akron (average $41,410 a year) and the least in Cleveland ($38,160), across the 5 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers average at $38,390 and the median at $37,020 for 3,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $39,280.

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers average salary by city in Ohio

Akron$41,410
Canton$41,210
Cincinnati$40,810
Columbus$40,210
Cleveland$38,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Akron	$41,410	$45,170	$38,150	$33,721	93
Canton	$41,210	$41,920	$39,350	$33,571	89
Cincinnati	$40,810	$43,150	$37,080	$33,556	95
Columbus	$40,210	$37,600	$37,410	$32,820	95
Cleveland	$38,160	$36,660	$36,660	$31,287	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Akron's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in other states

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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