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Cutters and Trimmers, Hand is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Cutters and Trimmers, Hand against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-9031 |
| title | Cutters and Trimmers, Hand |
| onet code | 51-9031.00 |
| description | Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber. |
| job zone | 1 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 7,070 |
| a mean | 41,960 |
| a median | 38,800 |
| a pct10 | 29,910 |
| a pct25 | 33,860 |
| a pct75 | 48,790 |
| a pct90 | 57,820 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a cutters and trimmers, hand typically centers on mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Among working cutters and trimmers, hand, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (72.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Vermont at $60,290 and lowest in Louisiana at $23,890 — a 2.5× spread. The top five states (Vermont, New York, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rhode Island) average $50,576. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $60,290 | $53,190 | $37,440 | $65,190 | 80 |
| New York | $51,420 | $50,490 | $36,920 | $60,020 | — |
| Minnesota | $47,330 | $45,800 | $36,170 | $49,350 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $47,250 | $47,900 | $37,630 | $56,920 | 60 |
| Rhode Island | $46,590 | $45,070 | $37,970 | $49,460 | 80 |
| Iowa | $46,230 | $44,430 | $37,490 | $49,200 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $45,910 | $46,120 | $31,450 | $60,630 | 960 |
| Oregon | $44,630 | $44,810 | $35,310 | $51,270 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $43,520 | $42,610 | $30,960 | $55,240 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $41,600 | $44,190 | $31,470 | $63,450 | 290 |
| Connecticut | $41,410 | $48,540 | $34,390 | $70,650 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $41,410 | $43,140 | $38,270 | $56,160 | 120 |
| Missouri | $41,190 | $41,610 | $35,120 | $51,380 | 140 |
| Indiana | $40,530 | $40,250 | $21,720 | $56,560 | 520 |
| South Carolina | $39,680 | $41,650 | $32,770 | $56,340 | 40 |
| Michigan | $39,110 | $40,770 | $33,560 | $48,210 | 100 |
| South Dakota | $38,660 | $38,150 | $31,450 | $41,200 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $38,370 | $38,780 | $31,180 | $44,510 | 100 |
| Kansas | $38,090 | $38,030 | $29,510 | $44,940 | 100 |
| California | $36,470 | $40,240 | $33,620 | $50,520 | 950 |
| Florida | $36,430 | $40,700 | $26,260 | $71,890 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $36,430 | $35,370 | $29,710 | $40,690 | 80 |
| Washington | $36,050 | $38,280 | $33,860 | $45,760 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $35,510 | $34,510 | $23,650 | $41,470 | 220 |
| Ohio | $34,370 | $35,720 | $23,500 | $44,780 | 220 |
| Alabama | $32,140 | $42,620 | $29,500 | $67,470 | 430 |
| Virginia | $32,090 | $35,430 | $28,700 | $46,180 | 60 |
| Texas | $30,510 | $32,620 | $20,940 | $46,830 | 180 |
| Tennessee | $30,400 | $31,720 | $19,380 | $48,860 | 200 |
| Arizona | $30,110 | $32,440 | $29,850 | $39,810 | — |
| Georgia | $30,100 | $39,840 | $22,200 | $100,510 | 220 |
| Oklahoma | $29,950 | $32,730 | $29,290 | $38,320 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $23,890 | $23,470 | $17,960 | $29,250 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for cutters and trimmers, hand. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Aluminum Sheet Cutter or Basting Puller frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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