Seafood processor vs boner

The differences between seafood processors 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 seafood processor and a boner. Additionally, a boner has an average salary of $39,618, which is higher than the $23,630 average annual salary of a seafood processor.

The top three skills for a seafood processor include cleanliness, processing equipment and gut. The most important skills for a boner are rib, safety, and debone.

Seafood processor vs boner overview

	Seafood Processor	Boner
Yearly salary	$23,630	$39,618
Hourly rate	$11.36	$19.05
Growth rate	2%	5%
Number of jobs	8,962	73
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Seafood processor vs boner salary

Seafood processors and boners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Seafood Processor	Boner
Average salary	$23,630	$39,618
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $29,000	Between $19,000 And $79,000
Highest paying City	Bellingham, WA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	PeopleReady	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between seafood processor and boner education

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

	Seafood Processor	Boner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	Education
Most common college	-	-

Seafood processor vs boner demographics

Here are the differences between seafood processors' and boners' demographics:

	Seafood Processor	Boner
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 74.0% Female, 26.0%	Male, 72.5% Female, 27.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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 seafood processor and boner duties and responsibilities

Seafood processor example responsibilities.

Utilize CMMS system to address and make equipment changes to improve equipment operational uptime and minimize equipment downtime.
Work in the case-up department.
Clean machinery to FDA regulations.
Review workspace for cleanliness and safety.
Maintain and operate according to GMP's.
Revise multiple HACCP plans to meet regulatory compliance.

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.

Seafood processor vs boner skills

Common seafood processor skills

Cleanliness, 21%
Processing Equipment, 20%
Gut, 17%
Processing Plant, 9%
Food Products, 6%
Places Product, 6%

Common boner skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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