The average annual and hourly salaries for cutters and trimmers in the state of Utah are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The comparison of the salary statistics of cutters and trimmers amongst Utah cities is shown in Table 3. The salary statistics are based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for cutters and trimmers in Utah in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $48,760. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $35,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent is $21,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cutters and trimmers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,350 | 11.09% | 37.03% |
| 2016 | $31,430 | 3.56% | - |
| 2015 | $30,310 | 7.85% | - |
| 2014 | $27,930 | 11.78% | - |
| 2013 | $24,640 | 9.66% | - |
| 2012 | $22,260 | - | - |
Table 3 shows the median annual salary of cutters and trimmers in some Utah cities and metropolitan areas. We note that the median annual salary of cutters and trimmers in state of Utah ranges from $35,380 to $35,870. The highest paying area for cutters and trimmers in Utah is Ogden-Clearfield with a median annual salary of $35,870. The lowest paying area is Salt Lake City with a median annual salary of $35,380.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Ogden-Clearfield | |
| Salt Lake City |