Highest-paying cities for cutters and trimmers, hand
Hickory, NC leads at $49,200 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | $49,200 | $46,380–$59,360 |
| Winston, NC | $45,520 | $38,850–$51,960 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,250 | $37,500–$50,510 |
| Providence, RI | $44,140 | $39,490–$48,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,580 | $40,540–$48,580 |
| Atlanta, GA | $41,890 | $40,760–$87,150 |
| Elkhart, IN | $41,740 | $32,210–$43,610 |
| Charlotte, NC | $40,970 | $38,190–$49,240 |
| Kansas City, MO | $39,300 | $36,030–$44,620 |
| New York, NY | $39,160 | $32,350–$49,080 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $38,420 | $30,150–$50,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,010 | $35,250–$41,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,500 | $35,640–$42,720 |
| Greensboro, NC | $37,020 | $32,470–$48,370 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,840 | $26,630–$37,250 |
| Miami, FL | $35,140 | $27,920–$42,700 |
| Tulsa, OK | $34,890 | $30,890–$34,910 |
| Cleveland, OH | $34,360 | $34,360–$45,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,000 | $32,220–$38,260 |
| Nashville, TN | $30,010 | $21,990–$35,190 |
| Houston, TX | $25,900 | $25,750–$35,650 |
| Dalton, GA | $22,930 | $22,920–$28,340 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.