Will AI replace meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers?AI replacement risk 40% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$38,300
25th–75th pct. $35,350–$44,170
Top pay (est.)
$62,600
Top 10% $48,150
Pay in 5 years
$44,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$52,300est.
$45,000–$60,700
Outlook score
53/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
40%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.7%
17K openings / yr
Will AI replace Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers? AI replacement risk
40%
Low
Ranked #375 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Important abilities
Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessTrunk StrengthOral ExpressionControl PrecisionOral Comprehension
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.