The salary statistics of cutters and trimmers in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare cutters and trimmers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for cutters and trimmers in the industry sector of construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) cutters and trimmers is $50,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid cutters and trimmers is $24,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cutters and trimmers in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,100 | 0.89% | 9.67% |
| 2016 | $35,780 | 1.45% | - |
| 2015 | $35,260 | -6.69% | - |
| 2014 | $37,620 | 11.64% | - |
| 2013 | $33,240 | 1.90% | - |
| 2012 | $32,610 | - | - |
The average salaries of cutters and trimmers in four industries in the construction sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for cutters and trimmers occupations is the masonry contractors industry with an annual salary $39,120. The lowest paying industry is the building finishing contractors industry (annual salary $35,410). For detailed cutters and trimmers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Masonry Contractors | |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Building Finishing Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].