Seafood processor vs breast trimmer

The differences between seafood processors and breast trimmers 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 breast trimmer. Additionally, a breast trimmer has an average salary of $28,488, 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 breast trimmer are assembly line, safety guidelines, and USDA.

Seafood processor vs breast trimmer overview

	Seafood Processor	Breast Trimmer
Yearly salary	$23,630	$28,488
Hourly rate	$11.36	$13.70
Growth rate	2%	5%
Number of jobs	8,962	1,498
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Seafood processor vs breast trimmer salary

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

	Seafood Processor	Breast Trimmer
Average salary	$23,630	$28,488
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $29,000	Between $20,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Bellingham, WA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	PeopleReady	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between seafood processor and breast trimmer education

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

	Seafood Processor	Breast Trimmer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	-	-

Seafood processor vs breast trimmer demographics

Here are the differences between seafood processors' and breast trimmers' demographics:

	Seafood Processor	Breast Trimmer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 74.0% Female, 26.0%	Male, 30.4% Female, 69.6%
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, 15.8% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% Asian, 5.7% White, 64.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between seafood processor and breast trimmer 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.

Breast trimmer example responsibilities.

Work in Debone, trim chicken breast.
Collaborate with other workers at different stations to make quality embroidery
Spice ribs, chicken, and brisket.

Seafood processor vs breast trimmer skills

Common seafood processor skills

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

Common breast trimmer skills

Assembly Line, 58%
Safety Guidelines, 33%
USDA, 9%

Seafood Processor vs. similar jobs

Seafood Processor related careers

Seafood Processor related jobs

What similar roles do

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse production and manufacturing jobs