Deboner vs boner

The differences between deboners and boners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a deboner and a boner. Additionally, a boner has an average salary of $39,618, which is higher than the $26,702 average annual salary of a deboner.

The top three skills for a deboner include assembly line, safety procedures and debone. The most important skills for a boner are rib, safety, and debone.

Deboner vs boner overview

	Deboner	Boner
Yearly salary	$26,702	$39,618
Hourly rate	$12.84	$19.05
Growth rate	1%	5%
Number of jobs	79	73
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Deboner vs boner salary

Deboners and boners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Deboner	Boner
Average salary	$26,702	$39,618
Salary range	Between $17,000 And $40,000	Between $19,000 And $79,000
Highest paying City	Gainesville, GA	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	Mar-Jac Poultry	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between deboner and boner education

There are a few differences between a deboner and a boner in terms of educational background:

	Deboner	Boner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	Education
Most common college	-	-

Deboner vs boner demographics

Here are the differences between deboners' and boners' demographics:

	Deboner	Boner
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 43.0% Female, 57.0%	Male, 72.5% Female, 27.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 18.6% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 7.9% White, 54.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between deboner and boner duties and responsibilities

Deboner example responsibilities.

Adhere to all manufacturing practices and FDA requirements when handling raw product.
Bag birds, make labels, & & run wal-mart scales.
Work 3rd shift, debone chicken that come down a rotating line
Remove center bone from thigh portion of chicken with carving knife.
Remove the bone out of thigh meat using a wizard knife.
Evaluate premises for cleanliness, including proper disposal of contaminate poultry per USDA guidelines.

Boner example responsibilities.

Cut and trim meat to prepare for packaging in accordance with safety guidelines.
Ensure all safety regulations are followed.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.process various cuts of meats.follow all rules and regulations of HACCP.
Spice ribs, chicken, and brisket.

Deboner vs boner skills

Common deboner skills

Assembly Line, 31%
Safety Procedures, 22%
Debone, 18%
Processing Plant, 8%
Cold Environment, 5%
Poultry Products, 3%

Common boner skills

Rib, 33%
Safety, 32%
Debone, 22%
Safety Regulations, 13%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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