Use hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and fish.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 5,540 | 9.06 | 7.76 | 9.72 | 18,850 | 16,130 | 20,210 |
| St Louis MSA | 640 | 9.81 | 7.88 | 10.77 | 20,400 | 16,390 | 22,410 |
| Kansas City* | 160 | 9.43 | 6.73 | 10.78 | 19,606 | 13,993 | 22,413 |
| Central Region* | 40 | 9.20 | 7.79 | 9.91 | 19,143 | 16,212 | 20,609 |
| Southwest Region* | 1,970 | 9.47 | 8.05 | 10.19 | 19,702 | 16,735 | 21,186 |
| St. Louis City* | 90 | 10.30 | 7.91 | 11.49 | 21,423 | 16,457 | 23,906 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 5,600 | 6,030 | 430 | 7.68 | 179 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 310 | 340 | 30 | 9.68 | 11 | Caution |
| St Louis MSA | 540 | 550 | 10 | 1.85 | 14 | Good |
| Central Region* | 90 | 90 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 530 | 550 | 20 | 3.77 | 15 | Great |
| Southwest Region* | 1,680 | 1,780 | 100 | 5.95 | 50 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training
or training in one of the following
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter