Torch cutter vs hand trimmer

The differences between torch cutters and hand trimmers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a torch cutter has an average salary of $34,322, which is higher than the $26,232 average annual salary of a hand trimmer.

Torch cutter vs hand trimmer overview

	Torch Cutter	Hand Trimmer
Yearly salary	$34,322	$26,232
Hourly rate	$16.50	$12.61
Growth rate	2%	5%
Number of jobs	4,514	5,587
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	40	46
Years of experience	4	-

Torch cutter vs hand trimmer salary

Torch cutters and hand trimmers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Torch Cutter	Hand Trimmer
Average salary	$34,322	$26,232
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $45,000	Between $21,000 And $32,000
Highest paying City	-	Peoa, UT
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	CT Logistics
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between torch cutter and hand trimmer education

There are a few differences between a torch cutter and a hand trimmer in terms of educational background:

	Torch Cutter	Hand Trimmer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Legal Support Services
Most common college	-	-

Torch cutter vs hand trimmer demographics

Here are the differences between torch cutters' and hand trimmers' demographics:

	Torch Cutter	Hand Trimmer
Average age	40	46
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 64.7% Female, 35.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% Asian, 2.8% White, 58.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.0% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	10%

Differences between torch cutter and hand trimmer duties and responsibilities

Torch cutter example responsibilities.

Manage raw material sourcing, subcontractor management, supplier qualification, and EOQ development.
Use crane operator forklift driver unload trucks operate CNC cutting table enter data computer so it can be work on each day
Manage raw material sourcing, subcontractor management, supplier qualification, and EOQ development.

Hand trimmer example responsibilities.

Collaborate with other workers at different stations to make quality embroidery
Trim parts, package parts, operate CNC, etc.

Torch cutter vs hand trimmer skills

Common torch cutter skills

Safety Equipment, 56%
Torches, 44%

Common hand trimmer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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