Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Cutters and trimmers, hand

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 31,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: More slowly than average
Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Cutters and trimmers, hand

2002 employment: 31,000
2012 projected employment: 33,000
Change — numeric: 2,000; percent: 7.6%
2002 median annual earnings: $22,020; earnings group: low
2002 self-employed: 0.9%
2002 part-time employment: very low
2002 unemployment: high
Typical education and training: Short-term on-the-job traning
Educational attainment — high school: 81.1%; some college: 17.0%; bachelor's degree: 1.9%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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