Career Outlook for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Also known as:  Crab Picker, Deboner, Fish Cutter, Fish Filleter, Frozen Meat Cutter, Meat Trimmer, Oyster Shucker, Poultry Cutter, Poultry Eviscerator, Shrimp Peeler
The overall job outlook for Meat, Poultry, or Fish Cutter or Trimmer careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 18.72 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.12 percent per year. Demand for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers is expected to go up, with an expected 17,320 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.33 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in the following states
California 13,120
Alabama 11,150
Nebraska 9,290
Texas 9,070
Georgia 8,490
Mississippi 8,180
North Carolina 7,690
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Wyoming 40
New Hampshire 50
Montana 100
New Mexico 110
Rhode Island 130
Vermont 180
Connecticut 220