Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $18.28

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$12.80
25th$16.37
Median$18.28
75th$23.01
90th$27.82

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do cutters and trimmers, hand make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $18.28; the mean hourly wage is $19.74.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for cutters and trimmers, hand?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $12.80 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for cutters and trimmers, hand?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $27.82 per hour.