Cutter and Trimmer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A cutter and trimmer earns a median of $38,020 a year ($18.28 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $41,050. About 6,060 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $38,020
- Gross pay
- $1,462.31
- Federal income tax
- −$91.63
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$90.66
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$21.20
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,258.81
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $38,020
- Federal
- $2,382
- FICA
- $2,909
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $32,729
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Cutters and Trimmers, Hand. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-9031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutter and trimmer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.28; the average is $19.74.
What is the salary range for a cutter and trimmer?
The bottom 10% earn under $26,630 and the top 10% earn over $57,870 a year.
How much is $38,020 after taxes?
About $32,729 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $31,731 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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