Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Laurel, MS - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Laurel, MS)

$18,824

vs National

-14.1%

National: $21,902

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$21,812

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$18,824

-14.1% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$21,902

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Laurel, MS earns $18,824 in nominal terms, which is 14.1% below the national average of $21,902. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $21,812 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Laurel, MS

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Wayne Farms LLC	$21,902	1,761

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers make in Laurel, MS?

The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Laurel, MS is $18,824 based on 28 DOL filings.

Is Laurel, MS a good place to work as a Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers?

A Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Laurel, MS earns 14.1% less than the national median of $21,902, or $21,812 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.