DOL Median (Tennessee)
$17,222
vs National
-21.4%
National: $21,902BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,072
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$17,222
-21.4% 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 Tennessee earns $17,222 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% below the national average of $21,902. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,072 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CYH CORPORATION (D/B/A SAMURAI) | $23,099 | 2 |
| JYP, INC. (d/b/a Umi Japanese Restaurant) | $21,112 | 1 |
| Koch Foods, LLC | $17,222 | 146 |
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How much does a Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers make in Tennessee?
The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in Tennessee is $17,222 based on 65 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers?
A Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Tennessee earns 21.4% less than the national median of $21,902, or $19,072 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.